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Acne is caused by an excess of sebum, the waxy, oily substance produced by the oil glands that serves as the skin¡¯s natural moisturizer. As sebum travels from lower layers to the surface, it mixes with sticky skin cells and can get stuck and block the pores. The surrounding area may then become red and inflamed due to bacteria present in the skin. Hormonal fluctuations also contribute to acne breakouts by increasing sebum production. ¡¡ ¡¡ In general, different types of acne respond better to different treatments. Here is a quick guide: ¡¡ Blackheads: Contrary to popular belief, blackheads are not dirty pores; they are enlarged pored clogged with and darkened by sebum and sticky skin cells. Blackheads are best treated with AHAs and BHAs to help slough off the top skin layer. Vitamin A-derived products may also help, since they get beneath the skin¡¯s surface and loosen blocked pored. ¡¡ Whiteheads: These slightly raised bleminishes are oils and dead skin cells trapped beneath the skin¡¯s surface in a pore and sealed over. Like Blackheads, whiteheads are best treated with AHAs and BHAs to help slough off the top skin layer; plus, they respond more dramatically to Vitamin A-derived products that loosen blocked pored. ¡¡ Cysts: When whiteheads grow large, they become cysts, swellings beneath the skin¡¯s surface. Severe acne with many cysts below the skin¡¯s surface is referred to as cystic acne. Cystic acne should be treated by a dermatologist. ¡¡ Papules: Red, inflamed bumps on the skin¡¯s surface. Benzoyl peroxide, an antibacterial that exfoliates the skin, unblocks pores, and dries up excess oil, it a good option. Prescription-only topical and oral antibiotics are also effective treatments for this type of acne. ¡¡ Pustules: Pus-packed bumps on the skin¡¯s surface. These inflamed whiteheads surrounded by large red swelling are the most common type of acne formation. Benzoyl peroxide and prescription topical and oral antibiotics are the best treatments for this type of acne. ¡¡ Acne Treatment Click! ¡¡ |