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All About Acne

All About Acne provides independent, balanced and factual information on all aspects of acne to the general public, media, healthcare professionals and the patient.

Established in 2003, All About Acne reinforces that acne is a medical condition; highlighting the importance of seeking medical help and the range of safe and effective treatment options available.

The All About Acne team is a group of health and medical experts from across Australia who have an interest in the management of acne. Members donate their time and expertise in order to provide the most up-to-date, practical and relevant information on acne-related matters.

All About Acne panel members do not receive payment or incentives in any form, in order to preserve the independence of their professional opinion.

AAA is funded by unrestricted educational grants from a small fold of sponsors.

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Last reviewed: June 2020

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A new study published in Dermatologic Therapyinvolving 40 patients, found that a vitamin-D based acne cream was just as effective as retinoid (vitamin A) gel, a well-recognised and commonly used acne treatment for those with persistent acne

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Not all pregnancies lead to acne but if you have hormonal acne, it is likely to flare during the first trimester of your pregnancy.

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Do complementary therapies or natural treatments work for acne? We’ve reviewed some of the popular therapies that have been shown to improve your skin.

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