AcneOverview
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.
overview
Acne is a common skin condition that causes spots and oily skin.
symptoms
The main symptoms of acne are spots on your face, back and chest. Your skin may be oily, or it may be hot or painful to touch.
treatments_overview
You can often treat acne with creams and gels bought from a pharmacy. If your acne is severe, a GP may prescribe stronger medicines or antibiotics.
causes
Acne is often linked to changes in hormone levels during puberty, but can start at any age. It's also known to run in families.
Page last reviewed: 12/07/2019
Next review due: 12/07/2022