Acne Flare-Ups
Episodic worsening of acne characterised by sudden increases in pimples, cysts, or widespread breakouts. Often triggered by hormonal shifts, stress, dietary factors, or environmental changes.
Quick answer
Acne flare-ups (ICD-10: L70.0; ICD-11: EA80.0) are episodic worsening of acne driven by hormonal fluctuations, stress, and dietary factors. Hormonal treatments, low GI diet, and topical retinoids have the strongest evidence. PCOS should be considered in women with persistent hormonal flares.
Recognition
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Sudden increase in pimples, cysts, or inflamed lesions
Breakouts clustering around hormonal cycle in women
Skin that worsens significantly during periods of stress
Flares following dietary changes or use of new skincare products
Flare-ups leaving post-inflammatory marks or scarring
What is Acne Flare-Ups?
Episodic worsening of acne characterised by sudden increases in pimples, cysts, or widespread breakouts. Often triggered by hormonal shifts, stress, dietary factors, or environmental changes.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Acne Flare-Ups, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Systemic or neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation.
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