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The first step towards proper care and treatment of
acne partly lies in the diagnosis of the type of
acne. There are other skin disorders that may
resemble acne, but are unrelated. This includes
rosacea and gram-negative folliculitis. This is why
it is important to see a dermatologist to get a
correct diagnosis. This way, incorrect treatment may
be avoided.
Acne can be diagnosed either by the age of onset, or
the predominant type of lesion: comedonal,
papulopostular, or cystic. Examples of comedonal
lesions include blackheads "open comedo") or
whitehead ("closed comedo"). Lesions that become
infected or inflamed become red and raised - the
milder and more common ones called papules or
postules. The large, painful lesions wich seem to be
buried within the skin are known as cysts. these
lesions are the ones responsible for most acne
scarring. Once the acne is diagnosed, it is then
determined as mild, moderate, or severe.
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In the treatment of acne, the four main factors that
contribute are taken into account - Comedogenesis,
Sebum production, P. acnes (the bacteria), and
inflammation.
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