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- What is acne?
- Symptoms of acne
- Causes of acne
- Prevention of acne
- Risk factors for acne
- Complications of acne
- When to see a doctor about acne
- Diagnosis of acne
- Conventional treatment of acne
- Alternative/complementary treatment of acne
- Living with acne
- Caring for someone with acne
Diagnosis of acne is done through the following methods:
- Medical history of symptoms - the doctor will ask a series of questions about the onset and severity of acne symptoms
- Physical examination - the visual diagnosis of acne is quite a good test as the acne lesions on the face and other parts of the body are quite apparent on visual diagnosis
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Further tests can be done by a dermatologist to determine extent of injury to the skin from acne, especially if acne is really severe:
- In-depth diagnosis - dermatologists can use special magnifying equipment to properly diagnose the grade of the acne and to determine treatment strategy
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< 7: when to see a doctor 9: conventional treatment > Last reviewed: 15 August 2008 || Last updated: 26 February 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
