Acne Vulgaris

Acne Vulgaris - Symptoms

How does acne present?

Earliest signs of acne include white heads (closed comedones) and black heads (open comedones).
Inflammatory acne presents as reddish bumps (papules) and pus bumps (pustules).
More severe acne presents with cysts and nodules.
Acne can occur on the face, chest or upper back.
When acne heals, it can leave scars which may be atrophic (punched-out) or hypertrophic/ keloid (thickened).
Pigmentation (dark spots) can also occur when acne lesions heal. This is more common in darker skin types and if lesions are picked at.

Acne Vulgaris - How to prevent?

Acne Vulgaris - Diagnosis

Acne Vulgaris - Preparing for surgery

Acne Vulgaris - Post-surgery care

Acne Vulgaris - Other Information

Acitretin,

Isotretinoin,

Topical Acne Preparations,

Tretinoin

Article contributed by Dermatology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Dermatology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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