{"id":30933,"date":"2026-11-07T00:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T00:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/?p=30933"},"modified":"2026-11-07T00:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T00:08:35","slug":"pimple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/?p=30933","title":{"rendered":"Pimple"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-reader-unique-id=\"3\">One of the most common skin concerns, pimples and blemishes are characterised by open or closed papules, in varying shapes and sizes, and found in both the deeper and surface layers of the skin.<\/p>\n<p data-reader-unique-id=\"4\">Pimples are caused by clogged hair follicles, filled with dead skin cells, sebum, and certain germs and irritants from the environment (B. Dr\u00e9no.)<\/p>\n<p data-reader-unique-id=\"5\">\u201cThe changing faces of acne.\u201d British Journal of Dermatology, (2015)). Pimple breakouts can either be a short-term skin concern or a long-term condition.<\/p>\n<p data-reader-unique-id=\"6\">Understanding the different types of pimples, and their potential causes, can be invaluable to managing breakouts and preventing persistent pimples on your face and body. In this article, we\u2019ll discuss the different types of pimples, how to identify their root cause, and how to visibly reduce and prevent breakouts in the future.<\/p>\n<h2 data-reader-unique-id=\"7\">WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PIMPLES?<\/h2>\n<p data-reader-unique-id=\"8\">Pimples, also called zits, spots, or blemishes, come in many different shapes and sizes. They usually manifest on the face, on the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), cheeks, and jawline, or on the neck and back. The main types include:<\/p>\n<ul data-reader-unique-id=\"11\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-reader-unique-id=\"11\">\n<li data-reader-unique-id=\"12\"><strong data-reader-unique-id=\"13\">Papules<\/strong>: Small, hard, red bumps that are sensitive and tender. Papules can appear as:<\/li>\n<li data-reader-unique-id=\"14\"><strong data-reader-unique-id=\"15\">Blackheads<\/strong><strong data-reader-unique-id=\"16\">:<\/strong> Open papules plugged with oil and dead skin cells that appear black.<\/li>\n<li data-reader-unique-id=\"17\"><strong data-reader-unique-id=\"18\">Whiteheads<\/strong><strong data-reader-unique-id=\"19\">: <\/strong>Closed papules plugged with oil and dead skin cells and appearing as small, white bumps.<\/li>\n<li data-reader-unique-id=\"20\"><strong data-reader-unique-id=\"21\">Pustules: <\/strong>Similar to papules but with a pus-filled centre.<\/li>\n<li data-reader-unique-id=\"22\"><strong data-reader-unique-id=\"23\">Nodules: <\/strong>Large, solid lumps located in the deeper layers of the skin and often uncomfortable sometimes referred to as <strong data-reader-unique-id=\"24\"><u data-reader-unique-id=\"25\">blind pimples<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reader-unique-id=\"26\">What happened next changed everything\u2026 FULL STORY on the next page.<br data-reader-unique-id=\"27\" \/><strong data-reader-unique-id=\"28\">TAP \u201d READ MORE \u201d <\/strong>\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_30933\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"30933\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most common skin concerns, pimples and blemishes are characterised by open or closed papules, in varying shapes and sizes, and found in both the deeper and surface layers of the skin. 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