Difference between acne and pimple

Posted By: Sm Adminon: January 10, 2016In: Miscellaneous

Acne:
Acne is the infection of the skin which occurs due to the excessive oil clogging in the skin pores. It occurs during the puberty stage. It appears mostly on the face, neck, back, shoulders and arms. The severity can be from mild to severe.
Pimples:
Pimples are the one which emerges due to the blockage in the skin pores. If it is not treated properly then it may result in severe acne. The pimples may be blackhead or white heads.
Differences:

Basis	Acne	Pimples
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A skin condition characterized by red pimples on the skin, especially on the face, due to inflamed or infected sebaceous glands and prevalent chiefly among adolescents	A small hard inflamed spot on the skin
Synonyms	Eczema, spots, skin problem, blemishes, Clearasil target	Boil, pustule, blackhead, bump, swelling, bleb
Types	Its types are: Non-inflammatory acne Blackheads Whiteheads Inflammatory acne Papules Pustules Nodules Cysts	Its types are: Blackheads and whiteheads Papules and pustules Cysts and nodules
Word origin	The word acne was originated inMid 19th century: via modern Latin from Greek aknas, a misreading of akmas, accusative plural of akmē ‘highest point, peak, or facial eruption’; compare with acme.	The word pimple was originated from Middle English: related to Old English piplian ‘break out in pustules’.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /ˈakni/ Eng (US): /ˈaknē/	Eng (UK): /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ Eng (US): /ˈpimpəl/
Causes	Its causes are: Each pore opens to a follicle. A follicle contains a hair and an oil gland. The oil released by the gland helps remove old skin cells and keeps your skin soft. When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked. Dirt, bacteria, and cells build up. The blockage is called a plug or comedone. If the top of the plug is white, it is called a whitehead. If the top of the plug is dark, it is called a blackhead. If the plug breaks open, swelling and red bumps occur. Acne that is deep in your skin can cause hard, painful cysts. This is called cystic acne.	Inside the pore are sebaceous glands which produce sebum. When the outer layers of skin shed (as they do continuously), the dead skin cells left behind may become ‘glued’ together by the sebum. This causes the blockage in the pore, especially when the skin becomes thicker at puberty. The sebaceous glands produce more sebum which builds up behind the blockage, and this sebum harbours various bacteria including the species Propionibacterium acnes, causing infection and inflammation.
Treatment	Its treatments are: Do not wash affected areas of skin more than twice a day. Frequent washing can irritate the skin and make symptoms worse. Wash the affected area with a mild soap or cleanser and lukewarm water. Very hot or cold water can make acne worse. Don’t try to “clean out” blackheads or squeeze spots. This can make them worse and cause permanent scarring. Avoid using too much make-up and cosmetics. Use water-based products that are described as non-comedogenic (this means the product is less likely to block the pores in your skin). Completely remove make-up before going to bed. If dry skin is a problem, use a fragrance-free, water-based emollient. Regular exercise cannot improve your acne, but it can boost your mood and improve your self-esteem. Shower as soon as possible once you finish exercising as sweat can irritate your acne. Wash your hair regularly and try to avoid letting your hair fall across your face.	Its treatments are: Over the counter medication Prescription medication Hygiene
Example in Sentence	My acne started to disappear after the treatment. His acne is getting worse.	No one likes pimples on their face. Waking up with a pimple on a face is a big disaster for the peoples.