There are many different skin types: oily, dry, combination, normal and sensitive. Knowing your skin type can help you choose the best skin care regiment, including picking out a moisturizer.

Oily skin is common in preteens and teens. Pores can be enlarged, and blackheads, whiteheads and other types of acne may be present.

People with dry skin have very small pores and more visible lines. Their complexion may look dull and/or feel rough, along with exhibiting patches of redness.

Combination skin can be dry/ normal in some areas, yet oily in other areas. It’s common for the nose and forehead to be oily. Pores may be dilated and there may be blackheads.

Normal skin is well-balanced and has few imperfections. It’s not overly sensitive, and the pores are minimally visible. The complexion looks bright.

People with sensitive skin may experience redness, dryness, burning or itching — or a combination of these symptoms. Symptoms can come and go.

You should consult a dermatologist immediately if you have developed any abnormal symptoms which are affecting your skin, hair, nails, or mucous membranes. If you have any cosmetic concerns, a skin specialist will be able to help you.

A Dermatologist provides a wide range of treatments including Acne, Fungal Infections, Hair disorders, Nail problems, Psoriasis, Skin allergy as well as procedures such as: • Biopsies • Chemical peels • Cosmetic injections • Hair removal and restoration • Laser surgery

There are two types of acne inflammatory vs. non-inflammatory. Non-inflammatory acne has no significant redness or inflammation—you’ll see whiteheads and blackheads. With inflammatory acne, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts are present. Nodules and cysts are seen in more severe acne.

Acne varies depending on the severity:

Whiteheads are closed, clogged pores

Blackheads are open, clogged pores

Papules are small red, tender bumps

Pustules (pimples) are papules containing pus

Large, firm, painful lumps beneath the surface of the skin are nodules

Painful, pus-filled lumps beneath the surface of the skin are cystic lesions