Diagnosis of Acne

There are four levels that can be used to measure the severity of acne, among other first level or mild, second or intermediate level, third level, or quite severe, and the last is the fourth level or severe.

At the first level, usually pimples that grow only limited blackheads or black with a little white papules and pustules. At the second level, there are a number of papules and pustules that usually appears on the face only. On the severity of the third, papules and pustules that appear already spelled out a lot, including in the chest and back. The severity was also marked by the appearance of multiple nodules. At the top level of severity, which is the fourth level or severe, pustules and nodules visible fulfill various parts of the body, and accompanied by pain.

The doctor will ask you some questions about your acne include medications or supplements that you consume. Doctors usually able to diagnose acne just by examining the skin of patients. This examination includes examining the types of acne that appears on the face or even on the back and chest if any. In addition, the doctor will also determine how high the severity of acne by inflammation are visible, and the number of acne. After the inspection is done, then the treatment plan can be made.

Examination that is more progressive for cases of acne is rarely performed, except in certain cases.

For example, in women who have acne problems suddenly into adult life. In this case the possibility doctor will do a blood test and an ultrasound to confirm whether the female patient affected by polycystic ovary syndrome that causes hormonal imbalance and the impact on the appearance of acne.