In honor of National Acne Awareness Month, we are diving into the different types of acne and how to treat them in a strong way. Blemishes, bumps, pimples, cysts and breakouts are some of the terms used to characterize acne. Properly characterizing acne is the first step. While persistent acne should be identified by a skin professional due to its many causes, we've put together a list of the six main varieties of acne, how they develop, how they appear, and how you might address them. This article is strictly for information purposes and should not be misinterpreted as medical advice. 1. Whiteheads Acne occurs almost always as a result of clogged pores. Excessive oil, bacteria, or skin cell growth, as well as hormone swings, can cause clogged pores. Whiteheads are what skin experts refer to as