Acne

Also known as: Acne Vulgaris

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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.

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