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Acne maintenance and relapse: why acne returns when you stop, the twelve-week rule, antibiotic courses and resistance. GPhC #9011198.
Acne in teenagers: why waiting costs more, what parents notice, the myths, and how to make a routine that gets followed. GPhC #9011198.
Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) explained: who it is for, UK referral, the pregnancy programme, side effects and mood monitoring. GPhC #9011198.
What else looks like acne: fungal acne, perioral dermatitis, rosacea, folliculitis, keratosis pilaris and hidradenitis. GPhC #9011198.
Back and chest acne: why it is slower to clear, fungal acne and other mimics, washes, reaching your own back and scarring. GPhC #9011198.
Acne scars and marks: telling pigment from true scarring, the three scar types, what fades on its own, and what prevents it. GPhC #9011198.
Adult and hormonal acne: the jawline pattern, why blood tests are usually normal, cycle flares, PCOS and what helps. GPhC #9011198.
All you need to know about acne — what it is, what causes it, the types of lesions, Leeds grading scale, acne vs rosacea and when to seek treatment. UK guide.
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Complete UK guide to Skinoren (azelaic acid) — how it treats acne, rosacea, PIH and melasma, cream vs gel, how to use it correctly, and side effects. NICE…
Complete UK guide to Skinoren cream and gel — formulation selection, how azelaic acid works, indications, results timeline, safe combinations and side effects.