How to differentiate between blackheads and acne?

Many people who enter puberty often have small pimples on their faces. These pimples not only appear on the face, but also on sensitive skin parts of the body. The surface will have round white dots with pointed heads. Pressing with the hand will cause a tingling sensation. This symptom is called acne. The surface is smooth and there is a large red ball. This is acne. There is a difference between acne and acne, so you should be careful to distinguish them.

Difference between acne and pimples

1. Different category characteristics

Acne is mainly divided into whiteheads and blackheads, which are generally small white or black protrusions and are more numerous; while pimples are generally redder and can appear alone or in patches. Pimples can also be divided into red and swollen acne, cystic acne and clustered acne.

2. Different causes

The causes of acne include genetic factors, incomplete skin cleansing, excessive secretion of sebaceous glands, staying up late, hot and humid climate, etc.; while the causes of acne include oily skin, excessive oil secretion, serious environmental pollution, spicy and greasy diet, oral contraceptives, staying up late, etc.

3. Different scope of problems

Acne is formed because a large amount of sebum and waste accumulates, causing pores to become clogged and then decomposed by bacteria. If not treated in time, it will develop into pimples. In other words, acne and blackheads can appear at the same time, and acne is the next stage of development of blackheads. When treating acne, you must also treat blackheads to completely eliminate acne.

4. Different treatment methods

The treatment methods of acne are more focused on cleansing the skin. For example, exfoliate regularly, control oil and moisturize the skin, deep cleanse, etc.; while the treatment of acne should not only pay attention to oil control and cleansing of the skin, but also pay attention to calming and anti-inflammatory of the skin, eliminating bacterial infections, etc.