If you’ve ever had to deal with painful acne and you searched online for answers, chances are you probably came across acne vulgaris. But did you know that there’s another type of acne known as acne rosacea, which is often misdiagnosed as acne vulgaris.
While acne vulgaris affects approximately 9.4% of the world's population with the highest prevalence in adolescents, rosacea affects approximately 10% of the population.
So, if the treatment you’re on doesn’t seem to have an effect on your pimples, it is likely that you might be dealing with rosacea. However, before you book an appointment at your dermatologist’s office, read further to know more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for it.
Both conditions may seem similar in appearance at a glance, but they’re very different in the way they affect your skin. There are a few signs to watch out for to differentiate between acne vulgaris and rosacea.
While acne is caused when excess oil production causes hair follicles to clog with dead skin bacteria, rosacea is a recurring condition where facial blood vessels enlarge due to triggers like sun exposure/heat, stress, eating and drinking habits, among other things.
Usually acne and rosacea appear separately, there may be instances where some patients might have both the conditions. Acne may go away eventually but to prevent rosacea flareup, you need to manage your triggers.
If you think you may have the above-mentioned signs and triggers of rosacea, it’s best to talk to your dermatologist and/or have a second opinion to determine your acne type and its solution.
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Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.
it is absolutely imperative to know its type. Acne can be inflammatory or non-inflammatory which further has different lesions, as mentioned below.
Acne starts occurring in teenagers due to an increase in the level of Androgen production. Androgen is a hormone which signals the body to produce more sebum, the oil produced by the sebaceous glands.
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
Debunk acne myths by following a proper skincare regimen. Taking good care of your skin can help you achieve a glowing and acne-free skin.