Acne

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Quick Reference

I find the Acne Pathway from the PCDS the easiest to use for quick reference in a consultation.
https://www.pcds.org.uk/files/general/Acne-Pathway-2022-Update-web.pdf

Links for Patients

PCDS patient information leaflet
https://www.pcds.org.uk/patient-info-leaflets/acne-vulgaris

Further reading

• Full PCDS page on Acne
  • https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/acne-vulgaris
• Interesting 2023 RCT on using spironolactone for acne. ?could consider for those unable to have COCP. Likely should be started by secondary care. Check local pathways.
  • https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2022-074349
• I wonder if new Drospirenone POP will be studied soon as it's a derivative of spironolactone