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Acne Vulgaris

Management of common acne.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 August 2025
Dermatology

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Acne vulgaris
National
NICE: Acne vulgaris: management
National
PCDS: Acne: acne vulgaris
National

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