Types of acne - Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada

Acne varies in severity from mild, moderate to severe. With each type comes different symptoms and challenges. Find out more here.

Blackheads, whiteheads and a few, red pustules and papules (“pimples“) on the face from time to time. About mild

Blackheads, whiteheads and red pustules and papules (pimples and red bumps) on the face and sometimes on the chest

A lot of redness on the face with numerous, red papules and pustules (“pimples”) and swollen, painful, fluid-filled cysts

Mild to moderate acne can be distressing…

Some people with mild to moderate acne experience psychological symptoms as serious as those associated with severe acne such as anxiety and depression.
Effects of acne felt years later..

Some acne sufferers say the psychological effects associated with this condition, such as hurt and shame, continue to be felt for many years. Experts call this “emotional scarring”.
Acne and your genes

There is a genetic component to acne. One study of teens sufferers found 78% had a close family relative with the condition. Those with a family history are more likely to get it at an earlier age and develop severe acne.

Acne Types