How To Identify Your Type Of Acne
The acne that you have may sometimes be just a pimple that harbors a bit of trapped pus consisting of sebum, dead skin cells and white blood cells. Other times it may be more severe. By knowing which type you have is the secret to finding a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Professionals use a ranking system to determine what type you have and the best treatment.
There are different signs to be on the lookout for, and determine what type of acne you have. It begins with a bump and can get much worse. If the bump becomes filled with pus, contains a mixture of bacteria, white blood cells and dead skin cells, it is called a “pustule.” It can change where you have a generous amount of papules or pustules that are red and inflamed. It can get even worse where the acne has become nodules or cysts. These will spread all other the body, not just the face.
Another , even more severe than the ones we have mentioned is acne congoblata. This type is accompanied by acne that is deeper into the skin, with heavy inflammation and deep abscesses. This causes scars and other types of serious skin damage.
The following can happen as the acne gets progressively worse. Inflamed nodules will form around comedones-a general term for blackheads, whiteheads, and milia. Eventually after the nodules grow, they will start to discharge pus. And, as if the appearance being affected isn’t enough, they can be accompanied with pain. Also, Keliod-type scars are usually a result from all these things.
Acne can also take on the form of acne fulminans. With this type, you have a fever, along with aching joints. Because, of the seriousness of this, you will probably take non-steroidal ant-inflammatory drug treatments. Unfortunately, these drugs help deal with the symptoms, not cure the cause of the problem.
Finally, the last severe form is called nodulocystic acne. Red bumps (cysts) form and the bumps can become close enough together to even form a more inflamed area. As the acne progresses, it can form small tunnels under the skin, which allow the infection to spread like wildfire. Accutane and a treatment of antibiotics can be used when the problem is this severe.
As always you should visit your professional to determine what will be the best course of treatment. In addition, it probably would be a good idea to see a dermatologist as well.