There are various types of acne and these are shown below:-

1. Acne Vulgaris – This is the most commonly experienced form of acne and appears around puberty.  It generally affects a person’s face, shoulders and chest. Often it is caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structure which consists of hair follicles and the associated sebaceous glands) and lesions will appear which are commonly known as pimples, spots or zits.

2. Acne Rosacea – Is a red rash mostly found on a person’s face.

3. Acne Keloidalis Nuchae – Known also as Pseudofolliculitis Nuchae.  This type of acne forms as a rash caused by shaving.

4. Acne Conglobata – Also known as Hidradenitis Suppurativa – Is the forming of chronic abscesses or boils on the sweat glands and hair follicles.  Generally areas in which it appears is under the underarms, groin and buttocks as well as under womens breasts.

5. Acne Cosmetica – Is a type of acne caused by cosmetic products.

6. Acne Fulminas – This is a more extreme form of Acne Conglobata.

7. Acne Medicamentosa – Generally forms when a person is starting or finishing a course of medication.

8. Baby Acne – Is a type of acne rash that forms on the cheeks, chin and forehead of babys and infants.

9. Chloracne – Is caused by a person being exposed to chlorinated hydrocarbons such as dioxins or PCB’s.