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Acne Vulgaris (Zits)

Image of a person's chin affected by acne vulgaris, showing red, inflamed pimples. The skin texture appears irritated and slightly swollen, typical of acne vulgaris symptoms.
A person's face with moderate Nodulocystic Acne, displaying smaller nodules and cysts. The affected areas show some redness and swelling
person's face with Grade One acne vulgaris, characterized by flat, red macular scars. The skin shows several small, flat red marks, indicative of mild acne scarring without significant raised or pitted areasmore

Medically reviewed by Dennis A Porto, MD, and The Dermatologists

 

Common
Almost all teenagers have elements of acne. The most severe cases are usually seen in adolescents aged 17-19 years.

 

  • Often self-diagnosable
  • Symptoms: Inflammatory skin condition, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and deeper lumps
  • Color: Typically red
  • Location: On the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms
  • Treatment: Topical medications, including benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, retinoids and salicylic acid

ICD-10: L70.0
ICD-9: 706.1

 

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