A dermatologist breaks down four severe acne types (including acne conglobata and acne fulminans), their causes, and severe acne treatments.

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Knowing which type of acne you have is key to successfully clearing it from your skin. Here are the different types of pimples and how to treat them.

We worked with dermatologists to find the best acne treatments. Our top picks include prescription tretinoin cream and oral antibiotics as well as OTC salicylic acid toners and niacinamide serums.

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Microdermabrasion can help to clear clogged pores and reduce acne. Acne extraction: The dermatologist uses special tools to clean out a person’s pores and remove any blemishes, such as blackheads.

"Acne conglobata is a very rare, but severe form of acne," explains Dr Emma Wedgeworth, consultant dermatologist and spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation.

Researchers looked into this and found an increased risk of melanoma. It may not be related to the acne itself, but the reason for the acne in the first place.