NIAMS Publication Ordering System

There is no charge for NIAMS publications.


Click on cover to view larger image.

online PDF version link (PDF Version, download free reader)

Online Only

Acné: Esenciales: hojas informativas de fácil lectura

Printed 08/2006

Esta es una hoja informativa de fácil lectura acerca del acné. Describe brevemente como el acné se desarrolla, que es la causa del acné, quien tiene el acné, y como se trata el acné. Contiene información acerca de cómo las personas con acné deben de cuidar la piel, y que cosas pueden empeorar el acné. También incluye información acerca de las investigaciones que se están haciendo sobre el acné y dónde uno puede encontrar información adicional.

This is an easy-to-read fact sheet about acne. It briefly describes how acne develops, what causes acne, who gets acne, and how to treat acne. It provides information about how a person with acne should care for their skin, and what things may make acne worse. There is also information about current acne research and where to find additional information.

Length: 3 pp.

Intended Audience:

  • General public
  • For medical & health professionals to share with patients

Quantity that can be ordered: up to 0

This publication is in the public domain. It can be reproduced.

Size: 8 1/2 x 11

Language: Spanish


To order by phone or inquire about bulk orders for health forums or fairs, please contact the NIAMS Information Clearinghouse at (877) 22-NIAMS (226-4267). The TTY (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) number is (301) 565-2966.

The feature on this Web site allowing visitors to change the size of the text relies on a cookie set on the visitor's computer to remember the text size chosen. If cookies are turned off in the visitor's browser, the text size will not be stored. However, this will not affect the functioning of the rest of the site. Cookies are not required to be able to place an order. There is no information stored in this cookie to identify the visitor. For more information, please see the NIAMS Privacy Policy.