provoking inflammation
In more severe forms of acne, inflammation is present. It may contain lesions such as,
Papules are inflammatory comedones. Occasionally, the comedones are unable to contain the sebum and dead skin cells, causing them to collapse due to the excess detritus. The sebum and decaying skin cells then seep into the adjacent skin tissue. The sebum traps the bacteria known as Propinoibacterium acnes, causing inflammation in the adjacent area. When these papules contain pus, they are known as pustules. Pustules can cause severe, long-lasting skin injury if they are disturbed.
Cysts are the most severe form of acne lesions, occurring when sebaceous, dead skin cells, and bacteria penetrate the skin more deeply than in nodules. Cystic acne is large, red, and extremely excruciating to the touch. Cystic acne is most prevalent among individuals with sensitive skin. A cyst is filled with pus and bacteria, which, if released, can also cause damage to adjacent skin cells, which is why you should not touch your acne.
Nodules are an extremely severe form of acne. Acne nodules are large, abrasive, and excruciating lesions that develop beneath the dermis. In a hair follicle, dead skin cells, sebum, and bacteria become trapped and penetrate deeply into the skin, damaging surrounding tissues, causing inflammation, and producing nodules. They are sturdy and long-lasting structures. When nodules of acne are compressed, scarring may result.
