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title: DermNet — Adult acne
entity_type: Source
canonical_url: https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-adult-acne
date_modified: 2026-05-15
date_reviewed: 2026-05-15
mcp_eligible: true
source_type: dermatology_reference
original_source_url: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/adult-acne
evidence_sources: []
product_fact_sources: []
---

# DermNet — Adult acne

## Quick Summary

DermNet adult-acne guidance covers adult-onset acne patterns, contributors, hormonal context, lesion types, and referral-worthy presentations.

## What Studied

Dermatology reference overview of adult acne and its contributors.

## Main Findings

The page describes adult acne patterns and contributors, including hormonal and stress-related contexts.

## Why It Matters

It supports the page’s plain-text hormonal context without creating a separate Hormonal Acne entity.

## Related Entities

- [Adult Acne](https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/adult-acne)
- [What causes adult acne and how do I treat it?](https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/what-causes-adult-acne)