Discover the 17 different types of acne so that you can seek the correct treatment and use the correct skincare products.

1. 17 Different
Types of
Acne
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2. Iatrogenic Acne
This is triggered by the use of prescription medications such
as phenytoin, lithium and isoniazid. It is also know as acne
medicamentosa.
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3. 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.
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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.
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5. 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.
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6. Steroid Acne
This is triggered by the use of prescription steroids whether
they are applied on the skin or given intravenously or
inhaled.
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7. Teenage Acne
This is triggered by the increase in production of androgens
or male sex hormones during puberty.
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8. 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.
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9. Body Building Acne
This is triggered by the use or rather abuse of anabolic
androgenic steroids. These are usually used for body
building purposes.
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11. 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.
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12. 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.
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13. Chloracne Acne
This is triggered by exposure to halogenated hydrocarbons
such as chlorinated dioxins and dibenzofuranes through
either direct contact, inhalation or ingestion of
contaminated foods.
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14. Acne Fulminans
This is thought to be triggered by the bacteria
Propionibacterium acnes which results in an immunological
reaction. It is also known as acne maligna or acute febrile
ulcerative acne.
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15. Acne Conglobata
The trigger is unknown but it has been associated with
chromosomal abnormalities such as the XXY karyotype.
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16. 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.
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17. Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
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..
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18. 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.
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19. 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.
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