Acne vulgaris | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
...Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting mainly the face, back and chest. It is characterized by blockage and inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit....
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/acne-vulgaris/
Acne Vulgaris - Primary Care Treatment Pathway
...Use a fragrance-free, water-based emollient if dry skin is a problem (several topical acne drugs dry the skin). The use of ointments or oil-rich creams should be avoided as these can clog pores....
https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/Downloads/aboutus/medicines-management/Other%20Guidelines/Acne%20vulgaris%20pathway%20April%202025.pdf?boxtype=pdf&g=false&s=true&s2=false&r=wide
Acne: acne vulgaris - The Primary Care Dermatology Society
...Acne is no more common or severe in skin of colour skin, but post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can be significant and often persists for months to years. As such, early and more aggressive treatment is advocated, including early referral for consideration of isotretinoin....
https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/acne-vulgaris
Management of acne - North & East
...The following recommendations are largely based on NICE Clinical Guideline (NG198) Acne vulgaris: management (2021, last updated 2023) and NICE CKS (Last revised November 2023)....
https://northeast.devonformularyguidance.nhs.uk/formulary/chapters/13-skin/acne
Scenario: Management of acne vulgaris in primary care - CKS | NICE
...To use a non-alkaline (skin pH neutral or slightly acidic) synthetic detergent cleansing product twice daily on acne-prone skin. To avoid oil-based comedogenic skin care products, make-up and sunscreens, and if make-up is used it should be removed at the end of the day....
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/acne-vulgaris/management/primary-care-management/
ACNE REFERRAL GUIDANCE FOR PRIMARY CARE
...The NICE guideline on managing acne vulgaris (www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng198; 2021, updated 2023) covers recommendations for treatments and advice suitable for primary care, as well as guidance on referrals....
https://cdn.bad.org.uk/uploads/2024/02/22103437/Acne-referral-guidance-for-primary-care.pdf
Management | Acne vulgaris | CKS | NICE
...The content on the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries site (CKS) is the copyright of Clarity Informatics Limited (trading as Agilio Software Primary Care). By using CKS, you agree to the licence set out in the CKS End User Licence Agreement....
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/acne-vulgaris/management/
Acne Acne ? Primary Care Treatment Pathw
...Acne, an inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands, is one of the most common dermatological disorders and is considered a chronic disease Treatment may be required to improve both the physical appearance and prevent physical and psychological scarring Whilst it is primarily a skin disorder of the young, often clearing up spontaneously, it ......
https://www.pcds.org.uk/files/general/Acne-Pathway-2024-final-proof.pdf
Acne Vulgaris - Prescribing Guideline - Clinical Management in Primary ...
...DO NOT USE MINOCYCLINE to treat acne; it is associated with lupus erythematosus, hepatitis and pigmentation. DO NOT USE ANTIBIOTIC MONOTHERAPY topical or oral antibiotic OR a combination of topical and oral antibiotic; significantly increases the risk of resistance....
https://bswtogether.org.uk/medicines/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/BSW-Acne-Guidance-Dec-2023-Aklief-added-v0.1.pdf
Overview | Acne vulgaris: management | Guidance | NICE
...This guideline covers management of acne vulgaris in primary and specialist care. It includes advice on topical and oral treatments (including antibiotics and retinoids), treatment using physical modalities, and the impact of acne vulgaris on mental health and wellbeing....
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng198