Acne-prone skin is a skin type that is more likely to develop pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts because the pores clog easily with excess oil (sebum), dead skin cells, and bacteria.
Characteristics of acne-prone skin
- Frequent breakouts on the face, forehead, nose, chin, chest, or back.
- Excess oil production, especially in the T-zone.
- Enlarged or clogged pores.
- Presence of:
- Blackheads (open comedones) – clogged pores that appear black.
- Whiteheads (closed comedones) – clogged pores covered by skin.
- Papules – small, red, tender bumps.
- Pustules – pimples containing pus.
- Sometimes deeper, painful nodules or cysts.
- Post-acne marks (red or brown spots) after pimples heal.