Find out your acne severity grade and discover the most effective treatment plan for your specific skin condition. Based on the globally recognized grading system.
Dermatologists classify acne into grades based on type, number, and severity of lesions. Understanding your grade helps determine the most effective treatment approach.
Mostly blackheads and whiteheads with few papules and pustules. Limited to superficial blemishes.
Treatment: Over-the-counter products with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide
Multiple papules and pustules, frequently appearing. More widespread across the face.
Treatment: Combination therapy with prescription topicals
Numerous papules, pustules, and nodules. Inflammation is more pronounced. May require oral medication.
Treatment: Prescription topicals plus oral antibiotics
Severe nodular/cystic acne covering large areas. Painful lesions that can cause scarring.
Treatment: Requires dermatologist care, possibly isotretinoin
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