Types of Acne -Teen or Adult & Glossary

Types of Acne -Teen or Adult & Glossary
by Nina Romanov


You probably want to know what kind of acne you might have .It was during my quest for acne treatments that work, that I came across this information, and am only too happy to share it with you and other acne sufferers.

Let me start by listing some of the many different types of acne. There are 3 main kinds of acne. They are Acne Vulgaris, Acne Rosacea, and Severe forms of acne.

I learned that the most common variety of acne, the one that afflicted me most was blackheads. When you are aware of the kind of acne you have, you will be better equipped to find the right treatment for your condition.

Rosacea is a totally different type of acne, and it acts and reacts differently from any other kind of acne and remedies that work for other types of acne normally doesn't work in this case. Also it generally afflicts middle age people. A suffer can be mistaken for someone who has had too much to drink due to the fact that the face flushes easily.

Two other types of acne are Nodular and cystic acne, which are quite common. Both of these can range from mild to severe. Cysts can be painful, and can cause extensive scarring

Acne conglobata, is one of the most severe forms of acne, affecting not only the face but, the chest and back as well. It is extremely difficult to find a cure for this type of acne. If you think you have this kind of acne, consult a dermatologist or your family doctor.

How can you tell what kind of acne you have? The easiest way is to find pictures of the lesions and scarring can occur with the different types of acne. You can try the site acneozmarketing. I just typed "acne pictures" into my search engine and got several links to pictures of the different acne lesions. When you have knowledge about your condition, you can begin to locate the best acne treatment for you.

I am including a glossary of acne terms to help you understand the information available about acne treatment.

Acne conglobata A very severe form of acne which the nodules are connected beneath the surface of the skin to other nodules or acne lesions. Acne mechanica is a type of acne that results in response to heat, covered skin, constant pressure and or repetitive friction against the skin


Acne vulgaris is the medical term for common acne, which can produce blackheads, whiteheads, papules and pustules.


Androgenic refers to the hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands to create sebum.

Androgens Hormones that stimulate sebaceous glands in addition to other effects on the body. Present in males and females they are responsible for physical development in males and so men have higher levels. Males tend to have more severe acne than females.

Antimicrobial an agent like a medication that kills or eliminates microorganisms

Blackhead a non inflammatory acne lesion that is filled with excess oils and dead skin cells. Blackheads are called "open comedomes" because the surface of the skin remains open.

Chloracne Rash characterized by many comedones that develop due to chlorinated chemicals or herbicides.

Closed comedo a whitehead; non inflammatory comedo with a white center.

Comedo (plural: comedones) an acne lesion

Comedogenic likely to cause comedones

Dermatologic surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of medically necessary and cosmetic conditions of the skin, hair, nails veins, mucous membrane and adjacent tissue by surgical, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgical methods, to include but not limited to laser surgery, and excisional surgery, to repair and or improve the function and appearance of skin tissue.

Follicle a tiny shaft in the skin through which a hair grows and sebum is excreted from sebaceous glands to the surface of the skin. Hormones Chemical in the body that control body processes, such as those which trigger puberty and physical maturation.

Inflammatory In acne, the flare-up that causes lesions inflamed by chemical reactions or bacteria in clogged follicles.

Isotretinoin a potent systemic medication used to treat severe acne, with

Micromedo the first stage of a comedo, that can't be seen with the naked Eye.

Nodulocystic Acne A severe form of acne with many deep inflamed nodules and large pus filled cysts. The nodules tend to be sore and firm to the touch. Scarring often results.


Open Comedo a blackhead- a non inflammatory comedo with firmly packed contents and a dark top.

Papule inflamed comedo that looks like a small red bump on the skin.


Pustule an inflamed comedo that resemble a whitehead and is surrounded by a ring of redness


Whitehead an acne lesion that forms when oils and skin cells blocks the opening of a hair follicle, also called open comedone Find more acne info here: http://www.acne-adult-skin-care-products-and-treatments.com/types-of-acne.html


About the Author
Nina is an expert freelance writer. She is a cake decorator and a certified naturopath. Presently she is happily RV-ing with her husband.

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Adult Acne Facial Skin Treatment

Adult Acne Facial Skin Treatment by Nina Romanov


Any adult acne treatment plan must include clean healthy facial skin. Understand dirty skin does not cause acne but can certainly aggravate the condition. Treat your skin gently and respectfully. If you further damage your skin with vigorous scrubbing, you are creating and ideal climate for further acne breakouts.

Proper washing of the skin is a vital part of any acne treatment. It helps to remove dead skin cells and excess oil that can clog the pores. Don't overwash or vigorously scrub your skin, as this can irritate the skin. Always be gentle with your skin. Overwashing is damaging and counterproductive to your treatment.

Tea tree oil body wash can be used all over the body including the face. It contains nothing that can aggravate your acne. Tea tree oil contains antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral and antimicrobial agents. It can be used as a shower gel, facial cleanser, and even a bubble bath! The best acne products are the ones that are natural.

Carefully read the labels and make sure you are not using two types of medications in your acne wash and cleanser.

Gently cleansing your skin with natural tea oil is gentle on your skin. Don't wash your skin more than twice a day, it dries your skin and removes natural body oils. If you must use a moisturizer, make sure you get one made for acne prone skin.

Adding the right moisturizer can help to improve your acne. Proper treatment with the right adult acne facial skin treatment may well mean that you don't need to add any other acne products.

Find more about acne at: http://www.acne-adult-skin-care-products-and-treatments.com


About the Author
Nina is an expert freelance writer. She is a cake decorator and a certified naturopath. Presently she is happily RV-ing with her husband.

Achieving pH Balance as a Cure for Acne

Achieving pH Balance as a Cure for Acne by George Cleanthous


Now that we have established that pH is the most critical cause of acne, you may be thinking "Ok, but how do I attain a healthy pH balance in my body?"

The first step is to measure your pH level. You can buy packs of pH test strips from some chemists but I find it easier to purchase online. I use Alkalive Ph Test Stix. They come at a good price for 80 strips and are very easy to use. I buy mine from Amazon.com

The ideal pH level for a body is between 6.75 and 7.25 and bare in mind that this will change very quickly (hours). Each person will require a different amount of change in their diets according to their size, weight, age, and starting pH level.

In general, to achieve a healthy pH balance, 50% of your diet should be raw vegetables. And of the remaining 50%, cooked or otherwise, at least half should be fruits or vegetables. Food and drinks with no nutritional value should be avoided all together. These include soft drinks, sweets, most deserts, processed meats and other processed foods.

Meats in general should be minimised to only the required intake (3-4 servings per week) and limited to white meats like fish, chicken and turkey whenever possible. Dairy products should also be excluded from the diet as they are one of the main causes of the build up of mucus in the body. Soy products should be used instead.

For a more detailed description of the right diet to achive pH balance, I started with the these book:

The pH Miracle

The Acid-Alkaline Diet

or for an easy reference guide to the pH effects of individual foods try out this book:

The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide

I personally use The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide but if you are new to the idea of pH balance in your diet I recommend The pH Miracle or The Acid-Alkaline Diet because they provide more detail on the effects of acidic and alkaline foods in general. Once you feel you are comfortable with your understanding of pH balance you may want to switch to the guide for ease of use.





About the Author
George Cleanthous provides free articles on acne causes, acne treatments, acne symptoms, acne medicine, and generally how to deal with acne. For free articles, see his online website My Acne Review [ www.myacnereview.com ]