You hear these terms a lot but do you really know what they mean? Here is further explanation on these 3 acne terms in hopes it will help you understand what is happening with your skin.
A papule is a red swelled bump that does not have a head that you can see. Follicles “break” and fix themselves over and over. But, if your body is unable to fix these breaks fast enough so whatever was in that follicle opening- i.e. sebum (oil), hair, bacteria, and dead skin cells – will go into the tissue around the area. Your body then works to rid itself of these things. While it does, it releases enzymes that destroy the area around the follicle. If this happens near the top, you will soon see a postule (a white or yellow head – this is pus filled).
Eventually, this will “pop” on its own. This could be the end of that pimple; however, sometimes some of this debris (oil, hair, dead skin) is left behind to start the cycle of another pimple. So, if you are one of those people that seem to get pimples in the same spot over and over again, this is why.
Cysts, on the other hand, are much larger and are deeper under the surface. These can take months to heal. The inflammation can increase under the surface, hurting the tissue underneath. When it finally pops, there are remnants left behind, starting the cycle over.
A papule is a red swelled bump that does not have a head that you can see. Follicles “break” and fix themselves over and over. But, if your body is unable to fix these breaks fast enough so whatever was in that follicle opening- i.e. sebum (oil), hair, bacteria, and dead skin cells – will go into the tissue around the area. Your body then works to rid itself of these things. While it does, it releases enzymes that destroy the area around the follicle. If this happens near the top, you will soon see a postule (a white or yellow head – this is pus filled).
Eventually, this will “pop” on its own. This could be the end of that pimple; however, sometimes some of this debris (oil, hair, dead skin) is left behind to start the cycle of another pimple. So, if you are one of those people that seem to get pimples in the same spot over and over again, this is why.
Cysts, on the other hand, are much larger and are deeper under the surface. These can take months to heal. The inflammation can increase under the surface, hurting the tissue underneath. When it finally pops, there are remnants left behind, starting the cycle over.
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