About Acne Lesions

Acne develops with a lesion

Acne develops with a lesion. There are several types of lesions.

First type of lesion is Comedone. It is enlarged hair follicle plugged with oil and bacteria. It is often called microcomendone because it cannot be seen by the naked eye. This is the first and smallest type of lesion. That is why, buy a facial cream that is noncomedogenic. Proactiv Solution offer this product .

Next is blackhead. An open comedone is called blackhead. It is a plugged follicle that reaches the surface of the skin. Although dark in appearance, blackheads do not indicate the presence of dirt. The dark color comes from chemically altered oils and bacteria.

A closed comedone is called whitehead. It is a clogged follicle that stays beneath the skin. Whiteheads usually appear on the skin as round, white bumps which is 1-2 mm wide.

Another type is the Papules. They are inflamed lesions that appear as small, pink bumps on the skin. They do not contain any visible puss. Thank goodness they don't look gross.

Pimples are inflamed pus-filled lesions red at the base are called Pustules.

A larger version of Pustules are called Cysts and nodules. These are inflamed, pus-filled lesions that are lodged deep and can drain, causing pain and scarring. This one will cause damage to your skin.

As they heal, acne lesions, particularly cysts and nodules and, less frequently, pistules may cause scars of various shape and size.

How are Acne lesions develop ?

Face or body with excessive secretion of oils from the sebaceous glands combines with naturally occurring dead skin cells to block the hair follicles causes Acne. Oil secretions build up beneath the blocked pore, forming a comedone, which is a perfect anaerobic environment for the growth of the skin bacterium acnes. Bacterial growth triggers inflammatory response, producing an inflamed lesion, such as a pustule or a nodule. After an inflamed lesion heals, a scar may develop.

So folks, when you see a small bump on your skin, sometimes it is red, you know it is coming ! Stop from touching it or even by accident touching that bumps because it will only aggrevates it. Slowly put an Acne medication cream twice daily one in the morning before you go out and evening before you go to bed. This is what I have been doing and it helps!

Author: June. I have tried and used different kinds of skin care treatment especially acne and sharing my experience with others. You can view more of my stories and articles.

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