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17 Different Types of Acne
by Miriam Kinai There are several different types of acne and knowing the type of acne you may be suffering from is important so that you can manage it more effectively. These include: 1. Steroid acne - This is triggered by the use of prescription steroids whether they are applied on the skin or taken intravenously or inhaled. 2. Body building acne - This is triggered by the use or rather abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids usually used for body building purposes. 3. Iatrogenic acne - This is triggered by the use of prescription medications such as phenytoin, lithium and isoniazid. It is also know as acne medicamentosa. 4. Cosmetic acne - This is triggered by the use of oil rich skincare products that clog the skin pores. It is also known as acne cosmetica or pomade acne. 5. Occupational acne - This is triggered by machine oils, coal tar derivatives and halogenated hydrocarbons especially by those who are exposed to them in their line of duty. 6. Acne detergens - This is triggered by excessive washing of the face as it can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum or oil which can clog the pores. 7. Mechanical acne - This is triggered by physical trauma and mechanical breakage of sebaceous glands by external forces such as bicycle helmets, stiff shirt collars or headbands. It is also known as acne mechanica. 8. Chloracne - This is triggered by exposure to halogenated hydrocarbons such as chlorinated dioxins and dibenzofuranes through either direct contact, inhalation or ingestion of contaminated foods. 9. Neonatal acne - This is triggered by the stimulation of the newborn baby's sebaceous glands by the mother's hormones. It is also known as acne neonatorum. 10. Teenage acne - This is triggered by the increase in production of androgens or male sex hormones during puberty. 11. Cyclic acne - This is triggered by the release of hormones after ovulation and it usually results in premenstrual flare-ups of acne or the development of pimples just before the monthly periods. 12. Acne conglobata - The trigger is unknown but it has been associated with chromosomal abnormalities such as the XXY karyotype. 13. Acne fulminans - This is thought to be triggered by the bacteriaPropionibacterium acnes which results in an immunological reaction. It is also known as acne maligna or acute febrile ulcerative acne. 14. Acne keloidalis nuchae - This condition is not a "type of acne vulgaris" but it has been included in this list because its name includes the word "acne" though that is a misnomer. The specific triggers of this chronic folliculitis that develops keloid-like scars on the occipital scalp or the back of the head and neck is not known but inward growth of curved nape hairs are believed to contribute to its development. 15. Acne rosacea - This condition is not a "type of acne vulgaris" but it has been included in this list because its name includes the word "acne". It is triggered by the Demodex folliculorum mites, weather extremes, alcohol, hot and spicy foods. 16. Acne inversa - This condition is not a "type of acne vulgaris" but it has been included in this list because its name includes the word "acne" It is correctly known as hidradenitis suppurativa. 17. Acne aestivalis - This condition is not a "type of acne vulgaris" but it has been included in this list because its name includes the word "acne". It is triggered by exposure to sunlight as it is a type of polymorphous light eruption. It is also known as Mallorca acne. Excerpt from the book Acne Vulgaris by Dr Miriam Kinai. Dr Miriam Kinai loves interior decorating and has written many books such as African American Home Decor, Asian Home Decor and Christian Home Decor which are available at her blog http://www.modernhomedecorthemes.com/ and from http://www.amazon.com Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |