While pimples are usually a symptom of acne, not all of them are the same. Experts gave us the details on the types of acne, what they look like, and how to treat them.

Acne is an umbrella term that covers several distinct lesion types, each born from the same tiny factory inside every pore but nudged off-course by slightly different forces.

They are not as inflamed and painful as some other types of acne. But they can be unsightly. You may be more prone to comedones if other people in your family have a history of comedonal breakouts.

The types of acne are blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, papules, nodules, and cysts. A papule is a raised lesion that can fill with pus and become a pustule.

Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. There are several different types of acne, one of which is cystic acne.