Overview

The term "acne" describes a range of imperfections brought on by sebum and dead skin cells clogging pores. There are several types of Acne vulgaris 

Whitehead: Also called a closed comedone, this is a non-inflammatory lesion. Whiteheads resemble tiny, elevated pimples that are either skin-colored or white. They appear when oils and skin cells clog a pore, staying beneath the skin's surface. 

Blackheads: Known medically as an open comedone, this lesion is non-inflammatory. 

Blackheads occur when a clog of oils and skin cells breaks free from a pore. The plug turns dark brown or black when it comes into contact with oxygen. 

Pustules: Often referred to as pimples, occurs when microbes within an obstructed pore cause a bacterial infection presenting with pus and inflammation. 

Papules: This is an inflammatory, pus-free lump that results from an obstruction. Papules frequently develop into pustules. 

Nodular acne: Larger, hard, inflammatory, and painful to the touch lumps, or nodules, are a symptom of severe acne. Far below the skin's surface is a pus-filled pocket.

Non-nodular acne:  where the pus expands closer to the skin's surface, resulting in a larger and softer nodule.

Causes

Male sex hormones known as androgens rise in the body throughout adolescence, causing oil-producing glands known as sebaceous glands to secrete copious amounts of sebum. Which is the most common cause of acne among teenagers. 

Causes in women include: Menstrual cycles Being pregnant Drugs for the thyroid Birth control tablets Polycystic ovarian syndrome 

Various other contributing factors of Acne are,

• Consuming Carb rich foods

•  Usage of Harsh skin care products like alcohol-based toners 

• Astringents and other cosmetics

•  Improper skincare routine 

• Family history 

• Secondary infections due to Dandruff in the head 

• Usage of Corticosteroids, epileptic and tuberculosis drugs

Symptoms

You can be diagnosed as having Acne if you present with, 

• Whiteheads - clogged, blocked pores 

• Blackheads - clogged, open pores tiny, painful red pimples called papules 

• Pustules - often known as pimples are papules containing pus at the tips. 

• Nodules - large, firm, painful lumps under the skin. 

• Cystic lesions - painful, pus-filled tumors under the skin. 

Acne can be classified based on the no of Blackhead / whBlackheadsite heads and the inflammatory papules present on the skin surface 

Mild Acne: Less than 20 blackheads, whiteheads, and less than 15 inflammatory papules 

Moderate acne: if you have 15 to 50 inflammatory papules and pustules together with 20 to 100 whiteheads and/or blackheads. 

Severe Acne: More than 100 whiteheads or blackheads, more than 50 inflammatory papules and pustules, and more than five acne nodules are considered severe cases of acne.

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