What do we call inflamed comedones that can appear on the skin?

The term used to describe inflamed comedones is indeed acne. Acne encompasses a variety of skin lesions, including both papules and pustules, which are types of inflamed acne lesions.

Papules are small, raised, inflamed bumps on the skin, usually red and tender. They occur when comedones (clogged hair follicles) become inflamed. Pustules are another type of acne lesion that are similar to papules but filled with pus, giving them a white or yellow appearance at the top. Both papules and pustules indicate inflammation associated with acne.

Therefore, referring to all these terms collectively as acne is accurate because they represent different forms of acne-related inflammation. This makes the answer 'all of the above' a comprehensive response, encompassing the various types of inflamed comedones that can manifest on the skin.