The Skin Nerd: Here's my guide to taking action for acne

Acne is said to affect 9.4% of people globally, making it one of the most prevalent diseases in the world.

The Skin Nerd: Acne is said to affect 9.4% of people globally, making it one of the most prevalent diseases in the world.

June is Acne Awareness Month, and so I thought this would be a great time to speak about the skin condition and what you can do if you suffer from it.

Whilst, technically speaking, all spots are a form of acne, when we say acne, we are usually referring to moderate to severe acne, sore, inflamed whiteheads, cysts and nodules, rather than small spots or flat blackheads.