From blemishes to acne

There is only a fine line between blemishes, acne-prone skin and acne. Typical symptoms of impure, acne-prone skin are enlarged pores as well as oily, shiny or irritated skin areas.

Acne (acne vulgaris), "the ordinary acne", is one of the most frequent skin diseases in the world. Almost every teenager is concerned to a greater or lesser extent. But even after the second decade of life acne can be evoked by several factors.

Furthermore, acne-prone skin shows comedones, spots (papules) and pustules (pus-filled blebs). These occur mainly in the face, breast area and the back.

Acne Vulgaris can be seperated into

• Acne comedonica - Mainly visible in the face. Whiteheads and/or blackheads (closed and opened comedones) define the skin’s appearance.
• Acne papulo-pustolosa - Papules and pustules occur.
• Acne conglobata - The most severe form of acne vulgaris. Beside comedones, papules and pustules painful abscesses can appear. These abscesses can cause damage to the skin and disfiguring scarring.

The course of acne can vary considerably

There is a range between few comedones and some spots to serious skin conditions in terms of an inflamed acne. Sometimes these processes can even end up in scarring. This is why you should ask your dermatologist how to treat your individual skin problems.