Acne Vulgaris

Name: Acne Vulgaris
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What is acne and symptoms?

Acne, or acne vulgaris, a very common skin condition, which affects most people at some point in their lives. Hair follicles become blocked with dead skin cells and oils, which leads to the development of various types of spots. The areas affected are usually on your face, back, shoulders and chest. Generally, acne occurs during puberty due to raised hormone testosterone levels, which subsides in late teens to early twenties. Adult acne can occur due to fluctuating hormone levels, which is more common in women than men, and is easily treatable.

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Types of spots associated with acne vulgaris

Papules – small red spots, that maybe tender
Pustules – slightly larger inflamed papules that are tender, with a white or yellow head, caused by pus
Blackheads (open comedones) – small spots that are black or yellow in colour
Whiteheads (closed comedones) – similar to blackheads, firmer spots with a white or yellow tip, and with pressure applied, will not empty
Nodules – large, inflamed, tender lumps that occur beneath the skin
Cysts – look similar to boils and are large pus-filled lumps.

Treatment

This can include topical preparations and oral antibiotics depending on the severity of acne. Treatment is required for a minimum of 6-8 weeks for it to be effective.

Patients that suffer from acne should be advised to:

Avoid oil based skin products

Skin should be cleaned gently

Do no pick or scratch skin lesions

To use pH neutral or slightly acidic cleansing products twice daily on acne-prone skin.

If you are unsure of diagnosis, our clinicians can recommend the right treatment for you. It is important to attach pictures (non-intimate areas) if you choose the telephone consultation option. Pictures are not required for video consultation.

If you would like more information on acne, please click on the NHS link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/

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Types of spots associated with acne vulgaris

Treatment

This can include topical preparations and oral antibiotics depending on the severity of acne. Treatment is required for a minimum of 6-8 weeks for it to be effective.