Acne Papules

The symptoms of acne are usually easy to see. A number of whiteheads or pimples cover the skin, causing discomfort ranging from mile to quite painful. This condition also causes emotional pain for its sufferers. Low self-esteem often stems from a bad case of acne.

One of the most common symptoms of acne is papules. Papules are one type of acne blemish. There are other types such as pustules, macules and cysts that are usually larger and more difficult to treat.

A papule is a small, solid raised bump on the surface of the skin. It is often red in color due to the inflammation under the surface of the skin. It does not appear to be filled with fluid or puss, unlike a whitehead or a blackhead which has a more visible center. Doctors define papules as usually being less than one centimeter in diameter.

This type of pimple is caused like any other. It begins not with a bar of chocolate or an order of fries but with a hair follicle and some dead skin cells. If dead skins cells are not removed from the surface, they can form clogs in the follicles. Once a clog has formed it can plug the entrance to a follicle and prevent the oils formed there from escaping and oxygen from entering. This creates an environment where bacteria can multiply and cause inflammation. Enough pressure from this build-up can break the follicle walls and spill bacteria into skin. What you see is the characteristic red bump or zit on the skin.

Most papules heal quickly and on their own. They do not usually result in scarring, since they are not a deep type of blemish. However, squeezing a papule can worsen the inflammation and result in it becoming a more difficult lesion to treat.

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