NATALIA MARIA ZAWIERTA

Zurko Research

TYPES OF ACNE
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit involving both the hair follicle and the sebaceous gland. Factors that contribute to the development of acne include increased sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, bacterial colonization and inflammation.

Acne lesions may be chronic and recurrent (comedones, microcysts, erythematous papules, pustules, nodules and cysts). Depending on the acne severity, residual lesions such as scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation may also be present. Lesions usually appear on the face, but they can also be found on the neck, trunk, and upper extremities. The most common type is acne vulgaris or polymorphous acne. It mainly affects teenagers and occurs on the face, trunk and the back. It can cause residual lesions and has a very important psychosocial impact, significantly altering the patient’s image, self-esteem and quality of life. Currently, there is an increase in the incidence of acne in adults over the age of 25, especially in women, which gives rise to two types of acne: persistent and late-onset.
Acne is considered one of the most ...