Most teens and young adults have most likely gone through the stressing times that result from acne. But in order to help one’s self with the dreaded prospect of acne, a certain amount of knowledge is required to accurately implement an acne-fighting regime each day. Doing so will help fight current breakouts, and prevent new breakouts from ever occurring.

Types Of Acne

One of the more common types of acne, the blackhead, is something just about everyone has experienced. The black dot that forms is actually not dirt, but rather a reaction to the skin and oxygen as the pore is partially blocked. Since the pore is only partially blocked, the pore will still excrement sebum and bacteria. The blackhead usually lasts longer than a whitehead would in the same situation.

Similarly, we have the whitehead that is quite close to the blackhead in composition. The whitehead actually blocks the entire pore- not just partially like the blackhead. Oil and bacteria is trapped under the skin, which also gives whiteheads their distinctive color and shape. Whiteheads will usually last longer than blackheads on average.

Papules are another type of acne that doesn’t contain a head. These afflictions are generally just red marks that are usually quite large in size. These inflammations are very sensitive and usually painful. One should never try to squeeze a papule, as there is nothing to excrement and there will be no good in doing so. Further infection often results from tampering with a papule.

Pustules share qualities of both whiteheads and papules. Pustules will have the white head of a whitehead and also carry the red inflammation and swelling that papules have. Like papules, pustules can easily result in scarring and infection if they are tampered with. Because of this, it is recommended that you do not squeeze or drain pustules unless absolutely necessary.

How To Handle The Different Types Of Acne

Blackheads and whiteheads are generally small enough to avoid any contact with. In fact, acne sufferers often created a worse case scenario when tampering with them by turning them into pustules or papules. To avoid the swelling and inflammation that comes with the tampering of these types of acne, try to ignore them as much as possible.

Papules and pustules are a different story, as they can often be on the face for a couple of weeks if care is not taken. Papules should never be tampered with. Pustules, like whiteheads, can often be unsightly and require more immediate action.

If you must extract the contents of any type of acne type, be sure to do so under sterile conditions. Do not force any of the excrement- try to drain the acne as easily as possible. Taking careful steps in the draining process will help ensure that no infection or inflammation spreads. In the end, educating yourself on these four types of acne will help you target your daily acne fighting regime and increase your knowledge on acne in general.

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