What are blemishes?

Blemishes are commonly seen in many individuals these days. A blemish is defined as any type of mark, spot, or discoloration that appears over the face. This is not a life-threatening situation but an unsightly and mentally upsetting issue. Blemish is a broad term, that can denote any mark over the skin.

Types of Blemishes Acne Acne is a very common condition. Acne can appear in the form of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. They may leave dark spots, or scarring on the skin.







Papules



These are small skin lesions of varying types. They range from pink to brown color. Example: Chickenpox rashes, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis etc.









Nodules





A group of collection of tissues are nodules. They are hard to touch and can occur at any level of skin. Skin tags and warts falls in the category of nodules.

Age spots

This can occur at any area of the body that’s exposed to sun. They appear in small, dark spots and commonly occur in people over 50yrs. They can be considered as a type of hyperpigmentation.

Pustules





Pustules are fluid or pus-filled. These can include whiteheads and chickenpox blisters.

Ingrown hair

Most of the time's hair removal techniques, such as tweezing, waxing, or shaving, can also lead to the issue of blemishes as a result in ingrown hairs. When the removed hairs grow back, it gets trapped over the skin. This can cause a bump in the skin.

Birthmarks







Birthmarks are also considered as a blemish, which typically occurs either at birth or shortly afterward. They vary in their appearance, shape and size and color. They usually last for a lifetime.





Melasma









Melasma is commonly observed during pregnancy. It appears in brown patches. This can be brought about by sun exposure or hormonal changes.





Skin cancer









Various types of skin cancers can lead to blemished skin like Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Malignant melanoma. They have an irregular border and looks in dark moles.





Cysts









Several types of cysts cause blemishes over the skin. They include:

epidermoid cysts

ganglion cysts

sebaceous cysts

Scars

When the dermis layer is damaged, the scars appear over the skin. This also contributes to blemished skin.

Hyperpigmentation