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Types of Acne
From a small red dot to large, pus-filled cysts...acne has many forms. These may be interrelated, meaning developing from one form to another, or may be completely independent in origin.
Acne develops when the hair follicle of skin gets plugged by overproduction of sebum, dead cells and become infected by bacteria. This leads to swelling, redness and pain at the site of infection.
Acne in different forms is defined primarily by its size and whether it is "inflammatory" of "non-inflammatory." The beginning of acne is the smallest type of lesion, called a microcomedo. As the name indicates, it's so small that it can not be seen without a microscope. This is just the beginning of acne formation.
Type1 Nodules
Of these, nodules are the most severe form of acne. These are called cysts because of their pus-filled, sac-like formation. These cysts are the worst infection which spreads under the skin to the adjoining tissue around the primary infection site. cystic acne contains large amounts of pus and runs deep in the skin. These are very painful and the scarring caused by cystic acne is much more frequent than caused by any other form of acne.
Type2 Cystic Acne
Cystic acne is often cause by the pinching or squeezing of small pus-filled acne. This causes the pus to burst deep into the skin tissue. This triggers a body mechanism which sends white blood cells to the infected site to fight off bacteria. This results in swelling, causes deep rooted inflammation, and this deep infection causes pain. So keep in mind to keep your hands off your acne-infected skin, otherwise you will be spreading the infection deeper and creating more trouble for yourself.
Typ3 Acne Rosacea
Middle aged adults often suffer from acne rosacea .This is characterized by flushing of the face and red nose caused by inflamed bumps. This infection takes place on chin and forehead. Because of the flushing face, it gives rise to wrong perceptions of the person being drunk, although this type of acne has absolutely nothing to do with drinking. In the severe form, Acne rosacea causes red nose or bulbous nose (rhinofima), especially in men.
