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Bookmark or Share- Acne: Types, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland ClinicHow severe can acne get? Dermatologists rank acne by severity: Grade 1 (mild): Mostly whiteheads and blackheads, with a few papules and pustules. Grade 2 (moderate or pustular acne): Multiple papules and pustules, mostly on your face.
- Acne - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicAcne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent.
- Acne - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicFor moderate to severe acne, you may need oral antibiotics to reduce bacteria. Usually the first choice for treating acne is a tetracycline (minocycline, doxycycline) or a macrolide (erythromycin, azithromycin). A macrolide might be an option for people who can't take tetracyclines, including pregnant women and children under 8 years old.
- Acne: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of DermatologyNodular acne is the most severe type of acne and can cause scarring. For more information, including the benefits and risks, visit Isotretinoin . Brand names: Absorica, Absorica LD, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane
- Severe Acne: How to Manage and What to Avoid - HealthlinePeople with severe acne typically have large cysts or inflamed nodules that cover a large area of skin. Severe acne can also cause swelling, scarring, and hard, painful lesions. Severe...
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