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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.

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.

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.

Acne is a common skin condition that causes spots and oily skin.

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.

Page last reviewed: 03/01/2023
Next review due: 03/01/2026