The Three Main Types Of Severe Acne

 Though acne need not always be severe there are nevertheless three main types of severe acne which include Acne Conglobata, Acne fulminans and Gram-negative folliculitis. These three are the most commonly found types of severe acne and the end result of each of them is to cause psychological mayhem in the minds of the affected person, though with timely diagnosis and treatment they can each be successfully controlled.

Acne Conglobata

 A very severe acne form is the one known as Acne Conglobata in which blackheads form and which spread over a wide area on the face and there are also some inflamed nodules noticed around the blackheads which increase in their size and often burst open as well. The end result of such nodules is that the skin becomes scarred and in case of ulcerating nodules, there is a lot of discomfort as well as pain experienced. In addition, this form of severe acne affects men more than it does women.

Acne Conglobata is noticeable on the person’s trunk, and on the buttocks as well as on the upper arms and the reason for this type of acne is the deterioration of papules as well as pustules. In certain instances, this type of acne can also be caused through flare-ups of acne that have been lying dormant for a number of years and it is best treated through taking of antibiotics as well as by taking Isotretinoin.

The second type of severe acne that one has to look out for is Acne fulminans that is a severe form of the other severe acne type which is Acne Conglobata. In such instances, the acne is not only very severe, but also ulcerating and its symptoms include fever accompanying the acne condition, and this type of acne also appears all of a sudden, and it also causes pain in the joints as well as a general feeling of ill-health and the white cell count too begin to rise. One of the reasons why a person can suffer from Acne fulminans is taking of testosterone, though this form of severe acne is best treated with Isotretinoin, steroids, antibiotics as well as anti-inflammation agents of which aspirin is a good example.

The third major form of severe acne is the one known as Gram negative folliculitis which is caused by the bacteria known as gram negative and examples of these bacteria include Pseudomonas Aerugniosa and Escherichia coli. This form of severe acne means that the affected person’s hair follicles become inflamed as well as infected and there are also some noticeable pustules seen that are filled with pus forming on the person’s skin. It is mainly caused by using topical antibiotics as well as by using Tetracline and the treatment is to use Isotretinoin as well as select antibiotics.