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Acne or pimples form when bacteria grow in a blocked follicle on the skin. There are different types of acnes. They range from mild to severely disfiguring ones and in most cases, a simple regimen of treatment will suffice but a severe attack of acne may require a more prolonged treatment.

Acne Vulgaris, the most common type found, includes many kinds of pimples. Cysts, pustules, papules, whiteheads, blackheads and nodules are among the acne lesions commonly associated with this type.

Acne Rosacea resembles acne vulgaris and the two are often confused for one another. Rosacea mostly afflicts people who are above 30 years of age. It is found as a red rash on the chin, cheeks, nose and forehead. The redness is soon followed by skin blemishes, pimples and bumps.

Rosacea is more prevalent among women, and is often severe when found among men. If left untreated, it can cause swellings and growth of tissue, a condition called rhinophyma. The treatment for rosacea is different from acne and it is recommended that you consult a doctor who can determine if you are having acne vulgaris or rosacea.

Acne Conglobata is among the more severe forms of acne vulgaris and is commonly found among men. It occurs as large lesions which are sometimes interconnected with widespread instances of blackheads and can cause severe scarring and disfiguring of the skin. It is found on
the thighs, upper arms, back, chest, buttocks and face.

The onset of acne conglobata is usually between 18-30 years and it may stay active for many years. Though it is sometimes resistant to treatment, aggressive and persistent treatment will control this acne.

Acne Fulminans normally afflicts young men and begins as an abrupt onset of acne conglobata. This acne is severely nodulocystic and often ulcerating. Extreme disfiguring and scarring of the skin is common with this type of acne. Sometimes, fever and joint pains may follow the onset of acne fulminans. It does not respond well to antibiotics and oral steroids are therefore normally prescribed.

Gram-Negative Folliculitis is a rare condition of acne formed by bacterial infection and characterized by cysts and pustules. It can also occur as a complication from long term usage of antibiotics for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Pyoderma Faciale is a severe form of facial acne afflicting mostly women. The symptoms are sores, pustules and large, painful nodules which invariably leave the skin scarred. It begins rather abruptly and is usually confined to the face. It does not last for more than a year, but it is capable of severely damaging the skin within a very short time.