Acne vulgaris Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological conditions presenting in primary and secondary care. It has a huge impact on quality of life, with the potential for long-term disfigurement and scarring. By Dr Ian Coutts Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Subscribe now Benefits include: Full site access Subscriber exclusive content Exclusive bulletins Choose a package