Three Things You Must Have To Get Acne
The acne that you have may sometimes be just a pimple that harbors a bit of trapped pus consisting of sebum, dead skin cells and white blood cells. Other times it may be more severe. By knowing which type you have is the secret to finding a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Professionals use a ranking system to determine what type you have and the best treatment.
Usually you will notice a bump that has come through the surface of the skin. A pustule, is filled with pus, contains a mixture of bacteria, white blood cells and dead skin cells. Grade Three is more severe than the ones mentioned above. There will be quite a bit more of the papules or pustules which will be read and inflamed. Grade Four includes nodules and cysts and is even more severe. Usually, other parts of the body will be covered due to it being widespread, not just the face.
Acne congoblata, is even more severe than the ones we have mentioned. This type is accompanied by acne that is deeper into the skin, with lots of inflammation, and deep sores. This results in scars and other types of serious skin damage.
The following can happen as the acne gets progressively worse. Inflamed nodules will form around comedones-a general term for blackheads, whiteheads, and milia. Eventually after the nodules grow, they will start to discharge pus. And, as if the appearance being affected isn’t enough, they can be accompanied with pain. Also, Keliod-type scars are usually a result from all these things.
Acne can also take on the form of acne fulminans. With this type, you have a fever, along with aching joints. Because, of the seriousness of this, you will probably take non-steroidal ant-inflammatory drug treatments. Unfortunately, these drugs help deal with the symptoms, not cure the cause of the problem.
Finally, the last form that I will mention is called nodulocystic acne. Red bumps (cysts) develop and the bumps can become close enough together to even form a more irritated area. This can also small tunnels to be made under the skin in which the infection spreads rampantly. Accutane and a treatment of antibiotics should be sufficient when the problem is this severe.
Its always good practice to visit a doctor along with a dermatologist to determine what treatment will meet your needs.
