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Types Of
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Types
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The list of types of Acnen mentioned in various
sources includes:
The
basic acne lesion, called the comedo (KOM-e-do), is
simply an enlarged and plugged hair follicle. If the
plugged follicle, or comedo, stays beneath the skin,
it is called a closed comedo and produces a white
bump called a whitehead.
A
comedo that reaches the surface of the skin and
opens up is called a blackhead because it looks
black on the skin's surface. This black
discoloration is not due to dirt. Both whiteheads
and blackheads may stay in the skin for a long time.
Other
troublesome acne lesions can develop, including the
following:
- Papules--inflamed
lesions that usually appear as small, pink bumps
on the skin and can be tender to the touch
- Pustules
(pimples)--papules topped by pus-filled
lesions that may be red at the base
- Nodules--large,
painful, solid lesions that are lodged deep
within the skin
- Cysts--deep,
painful, pus-filled lesions that can cause
scarring.
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