What are the types of acne and what do they look like?

What are the types of acne and what do they look like?

Acne presents as many different forms. Whiteheads and blackheads are typical and tend to heal smoothly more often than not. Then there are the types that can lead to scarring:

• Papules: Pink to red bumps that hurt when you touch them.
• Pustules: Pus-filled lesions. They’re red at the base and white or yellow at the top.
• Nodules: Solid lesions. They’re larger than papules and pustules and can hurt more because they extend deeper into the skin.
• Cysts: Cysts lie deep within the skin. They’re painful, full of pus and are most likely to scar.