Facial Acne is the most disturbing of all acne as it cannot be hidden through clothing or accessories.
This type of acne is more commonly observed in women compared to men.
The following are the most common types of facial acne: Blackheads: These are formed when pores become partially blocked allowing excess sebum, which then turns into bacteria and kills the skin cells to slowly drain to the surface.
As the name suggest it is black in color and is much difficult to deal with as compared to whiteheads.
Whiteheads: Unlike blackheads they are formed when a pore becomes completely blocked due to excess oil known as sebum.
These are white in color and pop up very easily.
There are a number of ways to treat whiteheads but poking them can cause scars.
Nodules: They are a number of acne spots, which are larger and painful then normal acne.
This acne is very stubborn and is very difficult to treat.
They also form large hard bumps under the skin's surface.
Scarring is also a common result of nodule acne, which has a lengthy treatment with the help of a Dermatologist.
Pustules: They are similar to whiteheads but are reddish and are itchier.
They form red circle with a white or yellow center.
Papules: They are tender, swollen, red bumps with no head.
Cysts: They appear to be similar to acne nodules but they are a bit different as they are filled with pus and have a diameter of 5mm.
These can be very painful especially when they turn into scars.