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Discover the 17 different types of acne so that you can seek the correct treatment and use the correct skincare products.
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Iatrogenic Acne
This is triggered by the use of prescription medications such as phenytoin, lithium and isoniazid. It is also know as acne
medicamentosa.www.darkskindermatology.com
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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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. www.darkskindermatology.com
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.www.darkskindermatology.com
Steroid Acne
This is triggered by the use of prescription steroids whether they are applied on the skin or given intravenously or
inhaled.www.darkskindermatology.com
Teenage Acne
This is triggered by the increase in production of androgens or male sex hormones during puberty.
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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.www.darkskindermatology.com
Body Building Acne
This is triggered by the use or rather abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids. These are usually used for body
building purposes.www.darkskindermatology.com
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.www.darkskindermatology.com
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.www.darkskindermatology.com
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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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.www.darkskindermatology.com
Acne Conglobata
The trigger is unknown but it has been associated with chromosomal abnormalities such as the XXY karyotype.
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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.www.darkskindermatology.com
Acne Keloidalis NuchaeAcne 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..www.darkskindermatology.com
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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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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