Acne comes in many types and the level of severity can be differentiated into categories.

Do you know that Acne Laser can treat acne safely and effectively at a minimal to zero downtime? 

In this article, let’s discuss the types of acne, states of acne and how to treat it!

What Are The Types Of Acne?

When it comes to acne, it is differentiated into a few types such as papules, pustules, nodules and cystic lesions.

Papules

These are small, raised bumps on the skin that are usually red and can be tender or painful. Papules form when the hair follicle becomes inflamed.

Pustules

Often referred to as pimples, these are red, tender bumps with white pus at their tips. Pustules form when the walls of an inflamed hair follicle break down, leading to a pus-filled lesion.

Nodules

These are large, hard bumps beneath the skin’s surface. Nodules form when clogged, swollen pores endure further irritation and grow larger.

Cystic Lesions

These are deep, painful, pus-filled pimples that can cause scars. Cystic acne results from an infection deep within the skin that leads to large, inflamed cysts.

What Are The Stages Of Acne? 

Mild Acne

It appears as whiteheads and blackheads (comedones) with few papules and pustules. These lesions are superficial and typically confined to small areas of the skin.

Moderate Acne

Involves a greater number of lesions, including many whiteheads, blackheads, papules, and pustules, which may be more widespread across the face and body. Inflammation becomes more noticeable.

Moderate to Severe Acne

This stage includes numerous papules and pustules, along with occasional nodules. The inflammation is more pronounced, and the risk of scarring increases due to the deeper and more extensive breakouts.

Severe Acne

Features large numbers of both superficial and deep cysts and nodules, extensive damage to the skin, inflammation, and a high risk of scarring.

Severe acne often requires more aggressive treatments, such as oral medications or hormonal treatments, due to its intensity and persistence.

How Can You Prevent Acne? 

There are many ways to prevent acne like good skincare habits with healthy lifestyle choices.

Maintaining a consistent hygiene routine is important which includes washing your face twice a day with a gentle cleanser to remove excess oil and dirt, as well as using non-comedogenic makeup and skincare products that won’t clog pores.

Additionally, adopting a diet low in sugar and dairy can help manage hormone levels that trigger acne.

Other than these solutions to prevent acne, Acne Laser treatments is a solution that not only helps in reducing existing acne by killing bacteria and decreasing oil production but also aids in preventing future breakouts by maintaining clear pores and a healthy skin environment.

Acne Laser

Acne Laser treatment targets and diminishes the bacteria responsible for causing acne, reducing the chances of new breakouts.

It also works by adjusting the sebaceous glands that produce oil, thereby decreasing excess oil production.

Furthermore, the laser’s heat helps to unclog pores from dead skin cells and other impurities that can trap bacteria and oil under the skin.

This deep cleaning effect prevents the buildup that often leads to acne. Regular sessions can maintain these benefits, keeping the skin clearer and minimizing future acne outbreaks.

This laser treatment also promotes collagen production, which helps to repair existing acne damage and improves overall skin resilience, making it less prone to acne in the future.

Is Acne Laser Safe? 

Acne Laser is a safe treatment when performed by a qualified and experienced practitioner.

These treatments use focused light to target and mitigate the underlying causes of acne, such as excess oil and bacteria, without the need for invasive surgery.

Common side effects are usually mild and temporary, including redness, swelling, and discomfort at the treatment site.

However, pre-treatment and post-treatment care instructions provided by the practtioner should also be followed meticulously to minimize risks and enhance the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.

Get That Acne-Free Skin With Acne Laser!

Whether you have mild to severe acne, be rest assured that Acne Laser can help to treat different stages of acne to achieve acne-free skin safely and effectively!

Schedule a consultation today and start your journey today.

This blog post was medically reviewed by Dr. Ian Tan.