Acne Vulgaris is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the face, neck, chest, and back. It is widely thought that acne only affects teens, but especially the severe types are very prevalent in adults. Not only can severe acne have serious physical impacts, but it usually also causes a great deal of psychological pain for the affected patients.

Acne includes many types of blemishes. The most common are blackheads and whiteheads on your face and neck. The more severe forms of acne can have much larger and deeper blemishes that can be very painful. These severe forms can also be very hard to treat and can cause negative psychological effects. The four types of severe acne vulgaris are Pyoderma Faciale, Gram-negative Folliculitis, Acne Fulminans, and Acne Conglobata.

Types of Severe Acne:

The first type is called Pyoderma Faciale, and it is only found in young women. It has a reddish rosacea-like appearance, and therefore it is sometimes referred to as rosacea fulminans. It usually consists of painful, red pimples on your face. It can present itself quickly, and it stays for up to a year. It is not caused by oily skin like most acne, and it is only found on the face. Pyoderma Faciale can cause serious scarring, although it is only around for a year or less.

Gram-negative Folliculitis is an acne-like condition that is caused by a bacterial infection. It consists of a redness of the skin, and a few blemishes, but it is not actually considered acne. Patients who have taken antibiotics over a long period of time can get this condition as a result. Oral or topical antibiotics can cause it. Treating Gram-negative Folliculitis can be hard to treat because of its resistance to antibiotics.

Next is a condition that consists of large nodule-like blemishes on the body. It is called Acne Fulminans. It can be very painful, and it can cause ulcers, fever, and even joint pain. It can come about suddenly, and cause very severe scars all over your body. Its resistance to antibiotics makes it hard to treat effectively. A natural acne treatment cream is a good way to treat it.

The most severe form of acne is called Acne Conglobata. This form of acne is characterized by deep, sometimes painful nodules in the skin. When the nodules under the skin connect, they form larger nodules. Acne Conglobata can cause permanent scar tissue, and can be hard to treat effectively. In order to reduce scarring and treat Acne Conglobata, aggressive acne scar treatment is necessary.