About Acne

Acne is a skin disease that causes pimples, pustules, white and blackheads on skin. It is one of the most common diseases right now like obesity and hair loss. It is estimated that more than 80% of the teenage population is infected by it at some point in time in their lives. It is that common that some doctors believe it as a normal part of human growth process and not a disease at all

Types of Acne

The main types of acne are

Mild acne

Moderate acne

Severe acne

Picker's acne

1: Mild acne

It is the most common form of acne today and mostly teenagers are infected by it.

Symptoms

A lot of small pimples, postules and blackheads on forehead, chin and jaw area

2: Moderate Acne

Around 10% of acne patients are infected by it and generally they suffer from moderate acne in their late teenage and their 20's and 30's

Symptoms

Pimples are generally bigger than mild acne and they may also have pus in it. Most of them are a bit painful for some time and they tend to get worse in winter season. Areas that are infected include shoulders, chest and cheeks

3: Severe acne

Less than 5% acne patients are infected by it and mostly young men are more prone to it than women

Symptoms

The main difference between moderate and severe acne is that the severe acne is more persistent. Pimples may become quite large and painful. It often leaves a few scars on face if not properly treated.

4: Pickers acne

It is not common in men and mostly women suffer from it so it is also called the excoriated acne of young women

Symptoms
The pimples may seem quite unnoticeable to others unless closely seen and they look a bit different from normal acne. The pimples are not that big and are filled with pus.

Causes of acne