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Identify Your Acne Condition: Select one or more acne types below to learn more.
Cystic acne
Cystic acne includes deep infections that are nodule or cyst-like. The infections do not raise to the surface and do not discharge infection waste material. With cystic acne blackheads and whiteheads may or may not be present. The infections heal very slowly and scarring is possible.
Whiteheads
Whiteheads are a combination of oils, sebum and cellular fragments that form firm to hard plugs within the follicles. They are usually deep in the skin and may or may not rise to the surface. Because they are not exposed to oxygen they remain white or yellow-white, rather than dark brown like blackheads. When bacteria is added to these plugs the condition can lead to acne.
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Blackheads
Blackheads are a combination of oils, sebum and cellular fragments that form firm to hard plugs within hair follicles. Blackheads are open to the skin's surface and become darkened at the surface by exposure to oxygen. When bacteria is added to these plugs, the condition can lead to acne.
Vulgaris
Acne Vulgaris infections raise to pustules (pus filled pimples) on the surface of the skin. The pustules usually discharge a thin white pus. You may or may not have Blackheads, cysts and papules present. Acne Vulgaris usually occurs on the face, upper and lower back and upper chest. Some cystic acne conditions may also occur.
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Rosacea
Acne Rosacea is a combination of rosacea and acne. Rosacea is characterized by periodic redness of the skin, usually on the cheeks and spreading across the nose. In more advanced cases flare-ups occur, followed by crusty skin and excessive flaking. Please note: Rosacea should be diagnosed by a physician.
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Adult Acne
Adult acne refers to acne that begins or continues into the adult years and it is not necessarily different from juvenile acne. Refer to Acne Vulgaris and Cystic Acne above to determine the correct form of acne.
Body Acne
Body acne usually occurs on the back and chest areas. This acne can be any type above but is usually acne vulgaris or Whiteheads. Please refer to those sections and pages for additional information.
