What’s the difference between pimples and acne?

Steve[n] asked:


I got rid of most of my acne using St.Ive’s apricot scrub thingy. Now I’m using it for my pimples, and it’s working, but much slower than the acne. What is the difference between pimples and acne, and is there a way to get rid of pimples faster?

30 Comments

  • superboredom
    February 18, 2009 - 10:32 pm | Permalink

    use proactiv.

  • Laura B
    February 19, 2009 - 11:57 am | Permalink

    proactive

  • baby g
    February 20, 2009 - 4:15 pm | Permalink

    none i think??

  • anonymous
    February 22, 2009 - 2:12 pm | Permalink

    They’re the same thing.

  • NayNay
    February 24, 2009 - 12:05 pm | Permalink

    nothing

  • Stacy W
    February 24, 2009 - 8:09 pm | Permalink

    they are the same thing…

  • Reaper
    February 27, 2009 - 5:50 am | Permalink

    pimple is one
    acne is a lot

  • queen
    March 1, 2009 - 6:53 pm | Permalink

    pimples r nasty and acne is just plain gross

  • one_sera_phim
    March 3, 2009 - 5:27 pm | Permalink

    medically, I don’t know. u’d have to consult with a dermatologist

  • reallyfedup
    March 5, 2009 - 8:01 am | Permalink

    pimples are individual breakouts where as if you get alot of them and they keep coming back, that is acne.

  • Silly chick
    March 8, 2009 - 3:13 pm | Permalink

    Pimples are little red puffy things. Acne is a plethora of pimples.

  • preppy_hunni
    March 9, 2009 - 2:30 pm | Permalink

    acne is usually multiple bumps and pimples are like one or two

  • YourDreamDoc
    March 10, 2009 - 10:46 am | Permalink

    pimples are part of acne
    Acne is gernal term, it can combin blackhead, pimples and so on.

  • Penney S
    March 13, 2009 - 12:51 pm | Permalink

    THOUGHT IT WAS THE SAME

  • E
    March 15, 2009 - 3:19 pm | Permalink

    depends on what face!!! just kidding thanks for two points. good day

  • starrynight107
    March 16, 2009 - 5:45 am | Permalink

    pimples– small
    acne– big, pop-able
    Best way is to just abstain from oily/sugary foods, chips, candy, soda, etc.
    GOod luck!

  • zookeeperof763383
    March 18, 2009 - 9:42 pm | Permalink

    If you go to proactive.com that tell you what the difference is and how they form.

  • magicboi37
    March 19, 2009 - 8:34 pm | Permalink

    pimples are created when the oil gets into the pores and creates a bump or pimple acne is the all over pimples oils splotches etc.

  • hellishlybadbreath
    March 22, 2009 - 12:13 am | Permalink

    i always thought pimple or zit referred to a single blemish while acne referred a more widespread “breaking out”

  • ldkurn l
    March 24, 2009 - 4:41 pm | Permalink

    Ance is everything on ur face overall that you get from grease and oil..and pimples are one specific “ball” of oil and dirt under the thing layer of skin.
    Use a bar of soap that is “skin sensitive” so it’ll take off most oil and dirt. Wash ur face everyday, once in the morning and once at night.

  • batmantis1999
    March 25, 2009 - 8:03 pm | Permalink

    Pimples are just one infection of a single pore.

    Acne is numerous infections in multiple pores.

    Because pimples are a single infection, they are worse infections than acne itself which is why it takes long to rid yourself of them.

    Just keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll look great!
    And whatever you do, DON’T pick you pimples……it will leave a scar.

  • Oatmeal♥Raisin
    March 26, 2009 - 8:09 pm | Permalink

    acne is when you have a lot of pimples, black heads, or white heads.

    Wash you face twice a day but no more than that.

  • the twist
    March 27, 2009 - 6:21 pm | Permalink

    thanks for asking this Q coz i’ve no answer so i’ll join to you waitin’ for answers.

  • prettygoodforme
    March 30, 2009 - 7:53 pm | Permalink

    Pimples are periodic, and acne is a cronic condition. If you just break out every so often, then It is pimples, but if you STAY broke out it is considered acne. hope this helps.

  • Beejee
    March 31, 2009 - 7:19 pm | Permalink

    Acne is pimples that made good.

  • Karina S
    April 2, 2009 - 6:59 am | Permalink

    There’s no difference between acne, pimples, zits, etc. They’re different words but they’re the same thing!
    What you might be thinking of is acne versus nodular or cystic. They’re the ones that hurt or just don’t go away as easy.
    For more serious acne, which is nodular or cystic, you should see a dermatologist. (see webmd link)
    I see one every month. You’ll get antibiotics and creams. If you’re really special, you’ll get microdermabrassions or laser treatment.
    I recommend that you use tea tree oil. Check out the following community:

  • Devionne B
    April 4, 2009 - 6:36 pm | Permalink

    there is no difference between pimples and acne because there both the same. acne is just alot of pimples together. but to get rid of them use proactiv, face mask scrub, or clean and clear. either of those would probably work. if they dont, ask a doctor to recommend something for u

  • adamsgurl
    April 7, 2009 - 2:20 pm | Permalink

    pimples are more dry and acne is red and hurts whenyou touch it and can leave bad bruises if popped.

  • Yahoo S
    April 10, 2009 - 5:36 am | Permalink

    i dont know the difference but put a dab of vick’s vaporub on ur pimple…..itll dry it out in a few hours……seriously…i do it all tha time

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    April 13, 2009 - 8:25 am | Permalink

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