Acne Treatment
Private (paid for) service from your Pharmacist for treatment for acne which is not severe but has not responded to treatment with benzoyl peroxide used for at least Eight weeks. Prices start at £ 14.99. You can just pop into the Pharmacy or book an appointment with our Pharmacist.
Acne is a very common skin condition. It is identified by the presence of blackheads and whiteheads (comedones) and pus-filled spots (pustules). Acne ranges from a few spots on the face, neck, back and chest, to a more severe problem with solid painful lumps under the skin. It may cause scarring. Acne usually starts during puberty. Occasionally, young children develop blackheads and/or pustules on the cheeks or nose.
Most people will experience some form of acne during their lifetime. In most cases, acne goes away by the early to mid-twenties. In other cases, it can go on for longer. Acne can also develop for the first time in people in their late twenties and beyond.
The first step is to use skincare products suitable for blemish-prone skin. These may be labelled as ‘non-comedogenic’ or ‘oil-free’.
Active topical treatments (those applied directly to the skin) can be bought over the counter without a prescription such as benzoyl peroxide. You should speak to your pharmacist for advice about these. Most treatments take 2 to 4 months to produce their full effect.
If you have acne but have had no success with over-the-counter products, then it is advisable to book an appointment with our pharmacist for prescribed acne treatments.
