Acne

How severe your acne is will determine where you should go for treatment and what treatment you should have.

The severity of acne is often categorised as:

• mild – mostly whiteheads and blackheads, with a few papules and pustules
• moderate – more widespread whiteheads and blackheads, with many papules and pustules
• severe – lots of large, painful papules, pustules, nodules or cysts; you might also have some scarring

For mild acne, you should speak to a pharmacist for advice. For moderate or severe acne, speak to a GP.