Acne is a very common skin condition and can generally be self-managed or by your GP if becoming problematic.

Acne is most common in teenage years due to hormonal changes in puberty however it is known to affect most people at some stage in their lives.

It is commonly referred to as 'spots or pimples' and usually affects the face, chest, shoulders and back.

There are six main type of acne spots and patients will display some or all of these at any one time.