Acne

Acne is usually thought of as a skin condition that only affects teenagers who are going through puberty. However, acne is common throughout life and will affect most people from puberty and beyond.

Many of the people affected by acne will experience spots, oily skin and redness around the face. Acne can also affect your back and chest but this is not as common. Acne is a combination of blackheads, whiteheads and papules (smaller red bumps with no head). Cysts and boils are also common and can cause scarring if left untreated.

Acne is usually caused by hormone changes during puberty, a woman’s menstrual cycle and during pregnancy. Oil build ups cause blocked pores to inflame and become infected. This leads to spots and cysts appearing across the skin.

Makeup and excessive sweat can exacerbate acne and make treating it more difficult.

There is a range of effective acne treatments available from our online store, from creams to antibiotics. Our prescribing service will help you to find the perfect medication for you.Our acne treatments include:

Many of the people affected by acne will experience spots, oily skin and redness around the face. Acne can also affect your back and chest but this is not as common.

Acne is a combination of blackheads, whiteheads and papules (smaller red bumps with no head). Cysts and boils are also common and can cause scarring if left untreated.