Acne
Give your skin the all clear with prescription-strength acne treatments
Orders reviewed within 4 hours*
No appointment needed
Secure and confidential
CQC registered service
Next-day delivery
Treat acne at the source
Get help treating acne with our UK-based Online Doctor service.
Our convenient and confidential service allows you to find a solution for your condition at a time that works for you.
Simply answer a few questions, and our clinicians will review your responses and prescribe a treatment if appropriate.
Your medication will then be discreetly delivered to your preferred address using Royal Mail.
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Frequently asked questions
Acne is a skin condition that can affect the face, back, and chest. It causes spots to form and can sometimes be tender or painful to touch. It’s most common in teenagers going through puberty but can last into adulthood. Depending on the severity of the acne and the type of spots that form, it can lead to scarring of the skin after the acne has cleared.
Our GMC-registered, UK-based GPs will review your details and if appropriate, prescribe you with prescription-strength treatment for acne.
The most likely cause of acne is changes in hormone levels. This is why teenagers are particularly prone to it as they go through puberty. Women can also experience hormonal acne episodes throughout pregnancy or during their period. These hormone changes lead to glands just below the skin’s surface producing excess oil called sebum. Too much sebum can block pores and trap bacteria, leading to spots.
Acne is also thought to have a genetic link, meaning if your parents experienced acne, you’re more likely to develop it at some stage too.
Mild to moderate acne can usually be controlled using over-the-counter products that contain benzoyl peroxide. These are creams, washes, or gels that are applied to the affected area. Thanks to their active ingredient, they work as an antiseptic, targeting bacteria on the skin. There are different strengths available. We recommend starting with a lower strength (4-5%).
For more moderate or severe cases of acne, a prescription-strength treatment may be needed. There are different types of treatment including gels, creams, and oral antibiotics where topical treatments aren’t suitable.
Our GMC-registered, UK-based GPs will review your details and if appropriate, prescribe you with prescription-strength treatment for acne.
There are several things you can do that could help to stop acne getting worse. A regular cleansing routine is recommended using lukewarm water. Twice a day is plenty. Washing the area more than this can cause irritation and make acne worse. If you wear makeup, always remove it before going to bed. Choose water-based cosmetics over oil-based options that can contribute to clogging pores. Although there isn’t a cure for acne, symptoms can be controlled using the available treatments and sticking to a recommended skincare routine. This article from our Health Hub discusses techniques to help manage acne in winter, when symptoms may flare up.
If you want help from our Online Doctor to treat acne, you can use our simple questionnaire to start your consultation.
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What our patients say
Rated excellent with 400,000+ reviews as of October 2023
Worry free service
This service has taken all the worry out of ordering repeat perscriptions. They remind you when perscriptions are due & they are posted & within a couple of days they are there on your door mat. Exemplary service. Thank you.
Hester Pendino
Great service
Great service. With good liaison with my GP. And order always efficiently delivered. So much easier than queueing at the local chemist. I started using Pharmacy2U during the pandemic and no turning back.
Hilary Simpson
The help line staff were excellent
The help line staff were excellent, they understood my issue straightaway, told me they would need to speak to a line manager and would get back to me. The same person got back to me later in the day with an answer, issue resolved
Linda Lauren
Great user friendly service
This is a very easy service to use.
I order my medication online from the drs it goes straight through to Pharmacy2U they confirm they have received it and it is sent out for delivery. With emails keeping me informed of its status all along the way.Neil Etheridge
I get reminders when I need to order
I get reminders when I need to order. It is easy to order and I get updates to let me know how my order is progressing. Within a very short time it is put out for delivery. It is then up to Royal Mail to post it through my letterbox.
Janet Tittensor
Losing the monthly stress
Being able to request my prescription from the doctors and knowing that the items I require will be delivered to my door without delay. Originally I would go to the pharmacy after a 5 day wait to find that my prescription was not ready, so thank you for making my life easier.
Pat Cruttenden
Excellent service
Excellent service. Timely as ever. Prompted by P2U to re-order. From sending order to receipt was 7 days. Excellent as it includes GP’s approval sign off.
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*There may be occasions where prescribing or delivery takes a little longer. This can happen if your medical history requires further clinical review before we can prescribe.