Concern category
Acne
Blocked pores, inflamed breakouts and recurring adult acne.
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- Comedonal acne
- Inflammatory acne
- Deep acne
- Recurring acne
Acne may appear as clogged pores, inflamed spots or deeper tender lesions. Treatment choices change with acne type, severity, scarring risk, sensitivity and possible triggers.
The aim is to control active disease and reduce new marks or scars. Aggressive home extraction and frequent product switching can make assessment more difficult.
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Educational guidance medically reviewed by Dr. Satyarth Prakash. These pages do not diagnose or replace an individual consultation.
Acne
Acne can include clogged pores, inflamed spots and deeper lesions, often at the same time.
Read guidanceClosed Comedones (Whiteheads)
Small skin-coloured or white bumps form when a pore is blocked beneath a closed surface.
Read guidanceBlackheads (Open Comedones)
The dark surface of a blackhead is oxidised material, not trapped dirt.
Read guidanceInflammatory Acne
Red papules and pustules signal inflammation and carry a greater risk of marks than simple clogged pores.
Read guidanceDeep or Cystic Acne
Deep tender lesions need timely medical care because scarring risk is higher.
Read guidanceHormonal Acne
Breakouts that cluster around the lower face or menstrual cycle may have a hormonal pattern, but location alone is not diagnostic.
Read guidanceAdult Acne
Acne can persist from adolescence or begin in adulthood, often with sensitivity and pigmentation concerns.
Read guidanceSkin Purging vs Acne Breakout
A flare after starting a product is not automatically harmless purging.
Read guidanceRelated care
Treatment and guide pathways.
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