What is the difference between acne and pimples?

There are actually some differences between blackheads and pimples, but many friends use the acne removal method to remove blackheads, and the effect is not ideal. To learn how to differentiate between the two, you need to learn more about the details of their symptoms. The most common type of acne is blackheads, which are more obvious as small black dots at the top.

The difference between acne and pimples:

acne:

1. Whiteheads:

It often occurs on the forehead and chin, and looks like a small white particle with some slight protrusions and no opening.

Pathological cause: Thick stratum corneum + Excessive sebum secretion = Whiteheads

Solution: oil control, proper exfoliation, and skin cleansing

2. Blackheads:

It often occurs in the T-zone. The oil plugs stuck in the pores usually make the pores bigger and the openings are often black.

Pathological cause: Whiteheads + surface acidification/oxidation = Blackheads

Solution: Same as whiteheads, pay special attention to skin cleansing

Acne:

1. Red and swollen acne:

It often occurs on the face, chest, back and other areas with active sebaceous gland secretion. It is usually less than half a centimeter in diameter, red, swollen and slightly inflamed, and protrudes from the skin surface.

Pathological cause: blackheads + thickening of cell fibers = red and swollen acne

Solution: Control oil, deep cleanse, calm and reduce inflammation to prevent bacterial infection. Use pearl powder for internal and external treatment.

2. Cystic acne:

It often occurs on the face, chest, back and other parts of the body where sebaceous glands secrete vigorously. There is a pustule in the center of the pimple, which looks red and swollen. Sometimes the pus breaks through the epidermis and flows out.

Pathological cause: Red and swollen acne + Propionibacterium acnes = Cystic acne

Solution: Control oil, deep cleanse, calm and reduce inflammation, and eliminate bacterial infections. Use pearl powder for internal and external treatment.