Management of acne vulgaris: summary of NICE guidance

### What you need to know Acne vulgaris is the eighth most common disease globally, resulting in >70 000 patients being referred for specialist care UK each year.12 While acne often affects adolescents, it not uncommon adults and can occur children. The clinical features vary depending on its severity associated psychological impact. may persist lead pigmentary changes permanent scarring. This article summarises guideline from National Institute Health Care Excellence (NICE) management of vulgaris.3 guidance was developed with aim improve reduce sequelae, a clear framework referral more specialised services as appropriate. Throughout summary guideline, “acne” refers unless otherwise stated. How fits practice