Types of Acne
Inflamed Acne
- redness/ blotchiness
- hot to the touch
- pimples/ pustules/ whiteheads/ blackheads
- possibility of cysts
- excessive oil
- sensitive skin and reactive to products
Noninflamed Acne
- dull sluggish appearance
- bumps/blackheads/blemish
- some pimples/ pustules but not as many as inflamed acne
- excessive oil
- tissue congestion
- skin generally not sensitive or reactive
Acne & Hyperpigmentation
- dull sluggish appearance
- Hyperpigmentation (dark spots) where acne has occurred
- Inflamed, noninflamed acne or both
- excessive oil
- tissue congestion
- skin generally not sensitive or reactive
Rosacea
- facial flushing
- facial redness
- facial papules
- facial pustules
- face gets red after drinking alcohol or hot drinks
- face gets red and/or bumpy after eating spicy foods.
- face gets red and/or bumpy with hot / cold temps or exercise.
[Results may vary]
Source http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/disease.jsf?diseaseId=6
Back Acne
- dull sluggish appearance
- acne – inflamed or noninflamed or both
- there are usually dark spots where acne was.
