What defines Grade II Acne?

Grade II Acne is characterized by the presence of many closed comedones (also known as whiteheads), more open comedones (blackheads), as well as an increase in papules and pustules. This stage shows a progression in the severity of acne from Grade I and manifests with a moderate level of inflammation on the skin. The combination of different forms of lesions, including comedones and inflamed pustules, indicates that the acne is not only present but also actively affecting the skin's appearance and health.

In contrast, other classifications of acne, like those associated with redness lacking comedones or minor irritation with peeling, do not fit the description and severity of Grade II. For example, having redness with no comedones describes a less severe condition that may not involve active acne lesions, while multiple pustules without any closed comedones suggests a different presentation that does not include the characteristic comedones seen in Grade II. Minor skin irritation with peeling typically points to a milder issue rather than the combination of lesions relevant to this stage of acne.