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Acne: Second & Third Stages

Pimples, Zits, Cysts and Nodules


Acne grows in stages from a harmless looking whitehead or blackhead to a cyst that damages tissues deeper in the skin and causes scars. The first stage is that of a whitehead or blackhead. In the second stage acne is known as a papule and/or pustule and the third stage is that of cysts and nodules. Papules and pustules are also known as pimples or zits.

Papule:
A papule is a slightly elevated solid lesion. Papules are generally less than 5 mm in diameter and are not infected. Papules grow to nodular acne.

Pustule:
Pustules are filled with liquid mass containing dead skin cells, white blood cells and bacteria. Pustules are fragile and rupture easily. Pustules progress to cysts.

Nodule:
A nodule is an inflamed lesion that extends to deeper layers of the skin. A nodule is like papule - a solid dome-shaped lesion. Nodules are painful and cause scars as they damage the inner tissues of the skin. Nodules take time to cure.

Cyst:
A cyst is a severe form of pustule that is filled with bacteria, pus, sebum and dead skin cells. Cysts cause pain and extend inside the skin damaging the skin tissue. Cysts invariably cause a scar. Commonly a cyst is drained and then treated. Those who have tendency to form nodular or cystic acne are advised to take Isotertinoin.

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Article created on: June 14, 2006

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