Symptoms of Acne
Did you know that acne can be a sign of more serious health issues? Acne is a form of inflammation, and not getting it treated could mean an underlying issue like stress or depression. If you're noticing any of the symptoms listed below, download Skinive to diagnose and monitor your skin.
- Crusting skin bumps
- Cysts
- Small red bumps
- Small red bumps containing white or yellow pus
- Redness around the skin eruptions
- Scarring of the skin
- Whiteheads
- Blackheads
Do Weekly Skin Self-Examination
Doing a skin self-exam involves checking your skin for any unusual growths or skin changes. A skin self-exam helps find many skin problems early. The best is to do skin assessment on a weekly basis in a shower behind mirror.
Ask someone for help when checking your skin, especially in hard to see places.
Step 1
Examine body front and back in mirror, especially legs.
Step 2
Bend elbows, look carefully at forearms, back of upper arms, and palms.
Step 3
Look at feet, spaces between toes and soles.
Step 4
mine back of neck and scalp with a hand mirror. Part hair and lift.
Step 5
Finally, check back and buttocks with a hand mirror.
Which skin conditions require evaluation?
Assymetry
A visible difference from one part of the neoplasm to the other.
Borders
Moles with uneven borders or "torn" edges.
Colors
Moles with uneven color, or two or more colors.
Diameter
Moles with a diameter of more than 5 mm.
Evolving
Moles have noticeably increased in size in the last 2-3 months.
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