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Acne Vulgaris

Acne Vulgaris - Symptoms

How does acne present?

  • Earliest signs of acne include white heads (closed comedones) and black heads (open comedones).
  • Inflammatory acne presents as reddish bumps (papules) and pus bumps (pustules).
  • More severe acne presents with cysts and nodules.
  • Acne can occur on the face, chest or upper back.
  • When acne heals, it can leave scars which may be atrophic (punched-out) or hypertrophic/ keloid (thickened).
  • Pigmentation (dark spots) can also occur when acne lesions heal. This is more common in darker skin types and if lesions are picked at.
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Kirsten Yeo Yi Wei Dr

Dr Kirsten Yeo Yi Wei

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​MBBS, MRCP(UK), MMed (Int Med)

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Dr Karen Choo Jui Lin

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​MBChB, MRCP ( UK)

Clinical Interests: General Dermatology, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Anaphylaxis, Drug Allergy, Food Allergy, Urticaria

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Clin Assoc Prof Oh Choon Chiat

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCP (UK), FAMS (Dermatology), FRCP (London), MCI, M.Sc (Derm Prev Onco)

Clinical Interests: General Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Skin Surgery, Hospital Dermatology, Nail Surgery, Laser Surgery

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