Self-care Advice and Patient Information – NHS Choices
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch.
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www.nhs.uk/conditions/acneAcne Patient Information Leaflets
Acne causes a lot of worry and distress but can usually be cleared up, or at least improved a lot, with the right treatment. The treatment can take about a month to work and may need to continue for a while, even after the spots have cleared.
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www.patient.info/skin-conditions/acne-leafletAcne Patient Information Leaflet: British Association of Dermatologists
This leaflet has been written to help you understand more about acne. It tells you what it is, what causes it, what can be done about it and where you can find out more about it.
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Acne patient information leaflet (PDF)Emotional Acne Support
Our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing are linked to one another. As a result, it is common for our physical health and appearance to have an impact on the way that we think and feel about ourselves.
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www.acnesupport.org.uk/emotional-supportPatient Experiences with Acne: Patient Stories
Many people spoke about changes in their physical appearance when they had alopecia. Most people talked about the impact of alopecia on the scalp, but some also mentioned hair loss on other parts of the body.
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www.healthtalk.org/acneHealthy Eating Advice: The Eating Well Guide
The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.
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www.gov.uk/the-eatwell-guide