Research shows that some degree of inflammation is involved at every stage of acne vulgaris.\u00b9 But most dermatology providers separate acne into two categories: non-inflammatory and inflammatory.<\/p>\n
Non-inflammatory acne includes open and closed comedones (blackheads and whiteheads).
\nInflammatory lesions include what most people think of as pimples (papules and pustules), as well as nodules or cysts that form deep inside clogged pores.<\/p>\n
Here are the differences between the various types of acne:<\/strong><\/p>\n Non-inflammatory acne forms open and closed comedones that aren\u2019t red or painful to the touch. There are two types:<\/p>\n Inflammatory acne manifests as red, painful, inflamed lesions that vary in size. Smaller lesions are called papules and pustules, while larger lesions are cysts or nodules. Here are the differences:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don\u2019t let the name fool you\u2014\u201cfungal acne<\/u>\u201d isn\u2019t really acne. It\u2019s caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia<\/i>. It\u2019s an acneiform, more accurately referred to as Malassezia<\/i> or Pityrosporum<\/i> folliculitis. It forms clusters of small, uniform pimples that tend to spread across a central area, like the forehead, jaw, chest, or back. \u201cFungal acne\u201d can be itchy and may form pockets of white or yellow pus.\u00b3<\/p>\n Not every clogged pore or pimple will go through the same stages.<\/p>\n That means not everyone with a whitehead or blackhead will experience full-blown pustular acne (thank goodness!).<\/p>\n If you treat your skin regularly with the right stuff, like your Curology personalized prescription formula, you can potentially help prevent mild acne such as clogged pores from growing into bigger problems.<\/p>\n Dead skin cells and excess oil (sebum) mix together to clog pores.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Research shows that some degree of inflammation is involved at every stage of acne vulgaris.\u00b9 But most dermatology providers separate acne into two categories: non-inflammatory and inflammatory. Non-inflammatory acne includes open and closed comedones (blackheads and whiteheads). Inflammatory lesions include what most people think of as pimples (papules and pustules), as well as nodules or…<\/p>\nNon-inflammatory acne<\/h1>\n
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Inflammatory acne<\/h1>\n
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What causes clogged pores?<\/h1>\n