Acne usually gets better over a year or two, so the first line of treatment is to simply suppress the inflammation until the acne disappears. This treatment might involve lotions or tablets such as topical retinoids, oral or topical antibiotics or hormone suppression in the form of a contraceptive pill (for females only). However, acne that is very disfiguring, scarring or long-standing, when it could be classed as more severe, can often require stronger treatment.

We offer a range of acne treatments specifically for those who suffer from acne, as well as treatments for acne scarring, but as it is a complex condition with varying levels of severity, our acne Dermatologists will advise you on the most appropriate treatment plan for you during your consultation.

We will often recommend a staged approach over a period of time where each stage will produce some improvement and together they will produce a worthwhile, sustained improvement. Your consultant will discuss with you the benefits and potential side effects of each treatment that might be suitable for you, enabling a joint decision about how to care for your skin is reached.