🇸🇬REAL TALK: Are Acne and Pimples the same?

The words "acne" and "pimples" are often used interchangeably, but they actually have difference meanings. "Pimples" usually refer to a specific type of acne blemish, while "acne" is a broad spectrum of pore related problems that include blackheads, white heads and inflammatory papules, nodules and cysts.

- Pimple: A pimple is an inflammatory type of acne that appears as a small, raised bump on the skin. It is usually caused by clogged pores, bacteria, and inflammation. Pimples can be in the form of papules, pustules, nodules or cysts.

- Acne: Acne is a broader term that refers to a skin condition involving various types of blemishes, including blackheads, whiteheads, inflammatory papules and sometimes cysts or nodules. Acne can affect multiple areas of the body commonly including face, chest and back. Acne is usually a chronic, recurring condition that often requires multimodal treatment involving topical/oral medication and clinic-based therapies such as lasers, chemical peels, skin boosters etc. for best results.

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