3. Blackheads
Many teenagers experience the onset of acne as they enter puberty. One of the most common forms of acne is the development of blackheads. Blackheads occur when the pores in the skin start to experience a blockage. As a result, the skin accumulates dirt in the pores, leading to the formation of a blackhead.
People who are dealing with the effects of hidradenitis suppurativa start to notice these blackheads occurring in the small pitted areas of the skin, causing the development of the bumps associated with the condition. In most cases, blackheads appear in pairs giving a double-barreled appearance. Blackheads stop the skin from secreting natural oils causing blockages that may further exacerbate the presence of bumps.
Most teens that experience the onset of blackheads use specialist face washes. These products remove the blackheads and restore the pause to their normal levels of oil secretion. However, patients suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa experience no relief from using these types of skin products, and the condition continues to spread.