ACNE
Acne can be found almost anywhere on your body, but you’ll most commonly notice breakouts on your:
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face and neck
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back
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shoulders
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chest
The main contributing factor to acne is excess oil/sebum production, which is caused by hormonal influences on sebaceous glands. The increase of oil/sebum production leads to dead skin cells physically blocking pores. If you have acne, you might notice a mix of pimple types.Acne is a broad term for different types of breakouts that all different symptoms:
Whitehead
A whitehead forms when a closed pore becomes impacted with oil and dead skin cells. It appears as a white bump on the skin’s surface.
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Blackheads
In a blackhead, the pore is only partially clogged and remains open. Blackheads turn black when oil and dead skin cells react to oxygen in the air.
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Papules
IPapules are tiny red, hard pimples. They form when bacteria get trapped in a pore.
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Nodules
These large inflamed lesions occur when a pimple extends into the deeper layers of the skin.
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Cystic acne
This type of severe acne is similar to nodules and forms when the deeper layer of skin becomes inflamed. The difference is that cysts contain pus. These red lumps are soft, painful, and difficult to treat. Usually, they require a visit to a dermatologist.
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Pustules
Pustules are similar to papules, but contain pus that’s made of dead white cells.
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Pimples can give your skin a rough, uneven texture.With acne, you might also experience:
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skin discoloration, including dark patches or spots (hyperpigmentation) and redness
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swelling and inflammation
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pain and tenderness when touched or not
Acne breakouts can also cause scarring or discoloration on your skin.