Severities of Acne

Some people are blessed with nearly perfect skin. Even as a teenager, they only had the occasional pimple that they were able to control. Others have severe skin problems. Acne is a huge problem for some teenagers and adults. It can be very hard to deal with acne that scars your skin and yourself emotionally.

Here we will discuss the different severities of acne. If you have acne, you probably fall into one of the following categories.

Clear skin to the occasional pimple

These people are envied by many. They generally have very clear skin, even as teenagers. Occasionally, they might find a zit here and there, but they can keep it under control with a good acne cleanser and maybe some cream.

If this is you, consider yourself blessed. Don’t take advantage of want has been given to you. Take care of your skin and wear sun-block everyday.

Moderate Acne

These people find acne as a simple annoyance. They usually have acne at least somewhere on there face. They might have some blackheads on their nose or scattered small red dots. Without a good skincare regimen, their skin would look much worse, but with the right products they can get it under control.

Severe Acne

These are the people who dread walking out of their house everyday. They have acne covering their entire face or concentrated in smaller areas. They have anywhere from hundreds of blackheads, to whiteheads and cysts. It seems like whatever they do or try, they just can’t get the clear skin they want.

This is definitely something you will have to work on. There are products you can try.
If you can’t seem to find something that works, you should see your dermatologist to come up with a plan for you and possible pick up a prescription cream.

Adult Acne

Adult acne is another form of acne that is especially embarrassing. Acne is for teenagers, right? Then why are people in their 20s, 30s, and even 40s getting it?

It can range from moderate to severe acne. This type of acne is no different than the rest and will require similar treatments. The only difference is that you might need more moisture with aging skin or you might desire age-fighting benefits as well.

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