Understanding the different types of acne can help you identify what you’re dealing with:
Blackheads: Small, dark spots from clogged pores exposed to air.
Whiteheads: Like blackheads, but white or flesh-colored, covered by skin.
Papules: Red, tender bumps with no visible head, caused by inflammation.
Pustules: Similar to papules but with a white or yellow pus-filled center.
Nodules: Large, painful lumps deep under the skin caused by severe inflammation.
Cysts: Large, pus-filled lumps under the skin, often painful and can cause scarring.
Your provider will diagnose your acne type and be able to determine the best treatment from there.