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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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Acne in 20s - Cara’s Acne Story - All About Acne

Cara experienced difficult breakouts of cystic acne as a teenager and again in her 20s. Read her story to find out how she improved her skin and her life.

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Parenting Teens with Acne - Parents and Acne - All About Acne

Parenting teens with acne? Get evidence-based resources and support to help your teenager learn the facts about managing acne.

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Acne Scar Treatment - Treating Acne Scars - All About Acne

Lasers, lights and fillers are often used to treat acne scars. Here's what to look for when you’re choosing an acne scar treatment.

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Lifestyle Factors - All About Acne

Final exams are enough pressure on their own without having to deal with a major acne breakout too

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The key to managing oily skin during the warmer months

With temperatures soaring into the twenties and even thirties, there’s no doubt that our favourite season – Summer – is here

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Low GI diet: best evidence for improving acne - All About Acne

If you’re wondering what food changes you can make to help improve acne, here's how a low GI diet can help improve your acne.

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Skin Care For Acne - Acne Skin Care Tips - All About Acne

Everyone's skin is different, but a simple acne skincare routine is always best. Here are three main steps to follow (that won’t break the bank).

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New study finds topical vitamin-D acne cream just as effective as retinoid acne gels  - All About Acne

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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Acne on Chest - Mike’s Acne Story - All About Acne

Mike was embarrassed by the acne on his chest and back but after acne treatment he felt like a new person. Find out Mike's story here.

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Severe Cystic Acne - Managing Severe Acne - All About Acne

If you have large, deep, solid & painful lumps under your skin, you may have severe cystic acne. Here are some tips and information to help you manage it.

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