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A common skin condition that causes red or white raised pimples, especially on the face, chest and back. Caused when the sebaceous glands in the skin get plugged and infected.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Face

Symptoms

Pimples
Itchy rash
Skin redness or irritation
Rash on face
Rash
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Acne
Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone
5
1 review
Clindamycin phosphate
4.8
5 reviews
Azelaic acid
4.5
2 reviews
Isotretinoin
4
1 review
Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide
4
1 review
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Acne

Surgery

Acne laser therapy
3
1 review

Tests

Aerobic and anaerobic culture
Free and total testosterone

Risk factors

Personal

Stress

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