Reviews of different types of Acne

If you are having problems with acne the first step is identifying the types of acne you have in order to start a proper treatment. Besides, this is one of the ways to find out what exactly caused it which will bring you closer to preventing it from happening again and effectively treating it.

The treatment of acne is difficult because there are just too many reasons for it and too many different forms of acne which are so different from each other.

People should know that everybody suffers from stress, not only teenagers. There is so called adult acne which can be caused by stress, medications,  pollution or a hormonal imbalances.

A very common case is the outbreaks of blackheads in women ranging in age from 30 to 40 years due to hormonal imbalances.

Or acne may also be caused by your fancy new perfume or cologne which is a typical case of Acne Cosmetic. It is due to the aggravation of the skin and pores caused by the active ingredients contained in the cosmetics that you are putting on.

It is close to Acne Detergens which is the result of the use of soaps and cleaners that cause an irritating effect on the skin. Acne mechanica is another similar type caused by fabrics and materials such as purse straps and clothing. The first one chafe against bare skin.

Acne Pomade is another type caused by the use of oils found in hair care products which migrate from the hair to the forehead, where they can clog pores and cause acne.

A type of acne which is considered to be caused by hereditary factors is Acne Conglobata and it can lead to serious scarring on the face and back.

Everybody knows that picking of the pimples on the face and body should be avoided. Otherwise it can lead to a form of acne known as Acne Excoriee.

Another rule that should be observed is not exposing your skin to the sunlight. If you neglect this one you can end up with Acne Mallorca.

Some types of acne affect certain groups of people. For instance Acne Keloidalis which usually flares up in and around the neck area is common among people of African descent.

Acne Fulminans is a very serious form of acne mostly found between men.  This acne includes severe scarring and the abrupt onset of acne and can be accompanied by body aches, loss of appetite and a fever.

Acne Neonatorum is acne that affects infants and the mother by way of hormones transferred it to the child.

There is also a type of acne called Acne Medicametosa appearing as a side effect of certain medications which include oral contraceptives and over the counter drugs that contain potassium iodide, chlorine and bromide.