Inflammation
It has long been known that inflammation plays a role in the development of acne, such as chin acne. Some research on individuals with skin prone to acne’s normal skin and early acne lesions indicates the possible occurrence of inflammation before the development of microcomedones and may act as a catalyst for the hyper keratinization that causes follicle blockage.
Chin acne caused by inflammation appears deep in the skin and has pus. Usually, this acne is painful or sore, as they are swollen. Another type of acne caused by inflammation is cystic acne.
Chin acne caused by inflammation can eventually result in scarring and spread to other areas of the face. For this reason, it’s important to treat them immediately. A doctor may advise beginning with over-the-counter therapies before switching to more potent prescription treatments, depending on what type of acne the person has.
All treatments for treating inflammatory acne should be discussed with a dermatologist. Take note that it might require a few weeks for each medication to perform its complete effectiveness.
