06/07/2026
Not all acne is the same. In honor of June being Acne Awareness Month, here is a guide to the six most common types of acne:
⚪️ Whiteheads: closed clogged pores
⚫️ Blackheads: open clogged pores
🔴 Papules: small, inflamed bumps
🟡 Pustules: pus-filled lesions
🟢 Nodules: deep, painful lumps
🔵 Cysts: deep, fluid-filled breakouts
Understanding the type of acne you have is the first step in choosing the right treatment and avoiding excessive irritation, picking, or scarring.
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