Types of Acne

What is bacne? Bacne is a term coined to refer to back acne (a sort of hybrid of the words back and acne.) But back acne, or bacne, can be treated. Learn why back and body acne occurs and how it can be treated.

Acne occurs on areas other than the face, including the back, chest, and other areas of the body. Learn more about back and body acne, its causes, and treatment options.

Acne cosmetica is one of the many types of acne. Learn more about acne cosmetica, its causes and treatment.

Acne mechanica is a common form of acne that can occur on the face or body. Learn more about the cause of acne mechanica and it's treatment.

What is newborn baby acne? Learn more about why babies develop acne, baby acne causes, and its treatments.

One of the more serious acne causes is constant picking or squeezing of pimples. This type of acne is called excoriated acne. Learn more about this type of acne, what causes excoriated acne, and what you should do if you can't stop picking at your skin.

My doctor said I have acne vulgaris. What is acne vulgaris, and how did I get it?

Knowing the severity of your acne will help you treat it appropriately. Find out if you have moderate acne.

Most people have suffered from acne vulgaris at some point in their life. Learn what causes acne vulgaris, who gets acne vulgaris, and the most effective acne vulgaris treatments.

Is you acne mild or more serious? Find out.