Category: Acne

Adult acne is defined as acne that develops (late-onset acne) or continues (persistent acne) after the age of 25 years. Adult acne can affect up

Acne with Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation refers to acne, usually in persons with a darker skin tone, where the breakouts lead to dark spots and/or scarring. It

Nodulocystic acne is a severe and inflammatory form of acne. This type of acne often leaves permanent scarring on the face, jawline, upper back, and

Papulopustular acne is the second stage of acne where you develop multiple, papules (red bumps) and pustules (pus-filled red bumps). Look for red, raised bumps

Comedonal acne is the first stage of acne where testosterone stimulates the sebaceous gland to produce more sebum. When there is an overproduction of sebum,

Backne is essentially acne that develops on the skin of the back, including the upper back, shoulders, and lower back. The skin naturally sheds dead

Acne is an extremely common condition that mainly affects teenagers but is not uncommon in adults. All acne is hormonal but there is often a