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Acne Vulgaris

Management of common acne.

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

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Acne vulgaris
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FDA Guidance for Industry: Acne Vulgaris: Establishing Effectiveness of Drugs Intended for Treatment
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Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris (2024, American Academy of Dermatology)
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Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris (2024, American Academy of Dermatology)
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Management of acne: Canadian clinical practice guideline
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NICE guideline [NG198]: Acne vulgaris: management
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PCDS: Acne: acne vulgaris
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