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Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological disorder affecting individuals across different age groups, often causing both physical and emotional distress. Homoeopathy, being a holistic system of medicine, emphasizes individualized treatment based on a patient's unique symptomatology and constitutional makeup. Objective: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the role of individualized homoeopathic medicine in the treatment of acne vulgaris. The secondary objective was to identify the most commonly indicated homoeopathic medicines in such cases. Methods: This case series study was conducted with 30 cases of acne vulgaris, selected through stratified random sampling from the OPD/IPD of a Dhanvantari Homoeopathic Medical College And Hospital & Research Centre, peripheral OPDs, schools, and health camps. Each case was assessed and treated with individualized homoeopathic medicines. The severity of acne was evaluated using Cook's scale before and after treatment. Results: Out of the 30 patients, 25 (83.33%) showed significant improvement in terms of reduction in the number of eruptions, severity of lesions, pain, itching, and inflammation. However, 5 (16.67%) did not show marked improvement. The most frequently indicated remedy was Natrum muriaticum (in 8 cases), followed by Sulphur, Pulsatilla, Sepia, Medorrhinum, Calcarea carbonica, Silicea, Ignatia, Phosphorus, Lycopodium, Tarentula, Carcinosin, Hepar sulph, and Mercurius solubilis. The mean Cook's scale score reduced from 3.866 to 0.333 post-treatment, with a statistically significant p-value of 1.782. Conclusion: Individualized homoeopathic treatment showed promising results in the management of acne vulgaris, indicating its potential as an effective therapeutic approach.