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There are several types of acne, ranging in severity from mild and moderate, to severe, which can cause severe scarring and even facial disfigurement.

Mild to moderate acne types consist of:

• Whiteheads. This is a type of acne resulting when a pore is entirely blocked, trapping oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells underneath, producing a white-ish appearance on the surface.
• Blackheads. Another type of acne that results when a pore is not entirely blocked, allowing some of the oil, bacterial and dead skin cells to surface and show. Contrary to popular belief, it is not dirt that is making it appear black in color. Rather, it is a reaction of the skin’s pigment, melanin, with the oxygen in the air.
• Papules. Papules are red and inflamed bumps with no opening or head.
• Pustules. Pustules are similar to papules, the only difference being that they have a white or yellowish center instead of a red one, and similarly inflamed.

Severe acne types consist of:

• Nodules. Characterized by hard, large, red bumps under the surface of the skin, these can be pretty painful and will usually last for weeks or even months.
• Cysts. Similar to a nodule but is filled with pus. Cysts can be very painful and can often cause irritation and infection.

These types of acne are just a few from the many various types that are known today. It is a global consensus that acne is a hardship to those who experience it. Therefore, knowing the types and their differences can help us greatly in treating these afflictions.