Acne

Also known as: Acne Vulgaris

If your child is affected by a disability or medical condition we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can also browse our range of parent guides on aspects of caring for a disabled child in our resource library.

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Please see below for reliable medical information on Acne produced by alternative providers.

NHS website
nhs.uk/conditions

Patient UK
patient.info/health

Although alternative links have been selected with great care, Contact cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors. Alternative information providers  give details of their quality control procedures on their website, which includes review of information by a qualified medical professional.

Is there support?

There is no support group for acne in the UK. Families can use Contact’s freephone helpline for advice and information. Chat to other families online in our closed Facebook group.