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Acne and other follicular disorders

Created 1999.

Acne, other follicular disorders and acne-like skin conditions.

General information

Acne – general information
What causes acne?
Bacteria in acne
Sebum
Hyperandrogenism (excessive male sex hormones)
Comedones (blackheads and whiteheads)
Inflammatory lesions in acne
Investigations in acne
Lasers, lights and acne
Psychological effects of acne
Acne management
Topical treatment for acne
Antibiotics for acne
Blue light acne treatment

Images of acne

Types of acne

Other follicular skin conditions

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Related information

On DermNet NZ

Acne images

Other websites

Acne – Medline Plus
Acne – emedicinehealth
AcneNet – from the American Academy of Dermatology
Talkacne.com
Acne guide – SkinCareGuide.com
Acne – British Association of Dermatologists
Patient information: A guide to acne – UpToDate for patients
Acné –Dr Ph Abimelec website (French)
Patient information: Acne (The Basics) – UpToDate
Patient information: Acne (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate (for subscribers)
Acne Academy
Your guide to acne – The Australasian College of Dermatologists – YouTube

Books about acne

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