ACNE –TOP TIPS FOR GPs! Louise Moss GP Moss Valley Medical Practice, Eckington, GPwSI for NDCCG Sept 2013 Acne-an important condition Aim for today To have a better understanding of how to treat Acne well, when to refer and what to have done first. Objectives • To introduce the NDCCG acne pathway • To introduce the NDCCG acne audit Acne is common Prevalence • Up to 50-95% of adolescents in Western countries • Most settles by 25 yrs • 7% persists longer esp women • Acne persisting beyond 25 yrs is likely to persist until age 45 ACNE Accounts for 5% of dermatological referrals 50% will have received sub-optimal therapy ACNE - The basics • Understand what causes acne • Target your treatment accordingly • Follow up your patient to enhance compliance Diagnosis