Types of acne

Acne vulgaris is a chronic skin condition that begins with clogged pores.

It manifests in many ways—everything from non-inflammatory blackheads to inflammatory cysts can fall under the acne umbrella.

Acne types include blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, and cysts (or nodules).

The differences between the acne types depend on inflammation and whether the blemish is pus-filled, at the skin’s surface, or buried deep in the dermis.