What are the symptoms of clogged pores?

What are the symptoms of clogged pores?

Most people notice clogged pores only when they lead to one of the following skin concerns:

• Whiteheads: A clog in the opening of a pore can cause a raised white or flesh-colored bump on the skin. Another name for a whitehead is a closed comedo (closed pore) or a zit.
• Blackheads: A clog that widens the opening of the pore is a blackhead. Blackheads don’t look black because of dirt; it’s the chemical reaction of the pore’s content mixing with oxygen that makes them appear black. Another name for a blackhead is an open comedo (open pore). A very large blackhead is a dilated pore of Winer. It appears as an opening in your skin, filled with a blue or black substance.
• Pimples and pustules: A lot of dirt and oil inside a pore can lead to redness, swelling and irritation. Whiteheads and blackheads are types of pimples. Pimples are also called papules. If they contain pus, they’re pustules.
• Nodules and cysts: A very clogged pore can cause swelling, pain and irritation deep in the skin. If a nodule contains pus, it’s called a cyst. Cystic acne can lead to acne scars.