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Dermatology: acne

Introduction
Signs and symptoms
Categories
Treatment options
Tips and self care
Red flags and when to refer

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Signs and symptoms

For a diagnosis of acne to be made, comedones, which may be open or closed, must be present. Other symptoms that may be present include:

  • Papules (inflamed lesions less than 0.5cm in diameter)
  • Pustules
  • Nodules (an elevated skin lesion more than 0.5cm in diameter)
  • Cysts (a deep-seated lesion filled with fluid or pus)
  • Possible mild or severe scarring
  • Oily skin.2

Dermatology: acne

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