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Prescription Acne Cream for Spots and Pimples
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If you’re struggling with acne breakouts, Prescription Acne Cream might be the answer: Prescription Acne Cream is a prescription-only topical treatment for acne that contains a naturally-occuring acid that kills acne-causing bacteria and reduces the growth of keratin skin cells.
Prescription Acne Cream is effective at treating all types of acne, including mild, moderate, hormonal, cystic, and severe. Following a short online consultation, get your acne treatment delivered straight to your door with our fast and discreet UK delivery.
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Prescription Acne Cream Information
What is Prescription Acne Cream cream?
Prescription Acne Cream is a topical cream used to treat acne. It contains the active ingredient azelaic acid, which has a dual mode of action: it helps to reduce the growth of the keratin skin cells that block pores and sebaceous glands (often leading to skin breakouts) and kills the bacteria that live on your skin and can be responsible for causing acne.
Prescription Acne Cream is available to purchase through The Independent Pharmacy’s online doctor service following a short online consultation. Once your assessment is complete, you can order the treatment securely and discreetly online with next-day UK delivery.
What is Prescription Acne Cream used for?
Prescription Acne Cream is used in the treatment of mild to severe acne, a common skin condition (affecting around 1 in 3 adults in the UK) that causes oily skin, spots, crusting, and often scarring of the skin. It’s more prevalent in young people, but many adults experience acne in later life. Prescription Acne Cream helps to prevent and reduce acne breakouts by killing acne-causing bacteria and stopping the growth of keratinocytes that clog pores, resulting in clearer, less oily skin.
Prescription Acne Cream is sometimes used to treat acne scars, rosacea, and dark spots. It has many clear benefits: it reduces inflammation, soothes and moisturises the skin, improves microcirculation, and lessens localised redness. Research also suggests that it may be used to treat hair loss (alopecia) in men and women. The Independent Pharmacy also stocks other prescription acne treatments which can be used to treat mild to moderate acne and rosacea.
How does Prescription Acne Cream work to treat acne?
Prescription Acne Cream contains a naturally-occurring acid which treats acne symptoms in two ways:
- Reducing the growth of keratin surface skin cells. Keratin skin cells can mix with sebum (an oily substance produced by the skin in the sebaceous glands) and form plugs, blocking the pores and leading to spots developing. By reducing the growth of keratin cells, azelaic acid reduces the chances of pore-blocking plugs forming.
- Killing the bacteria associated with acne. Common bacteria (propionibacterium) trigger the production of waste products and fatty acids that irritate the sebaceous glands, causing them to become infected and inflamed. Azelaic acid works to decrease the number of propionibacterium by reducing the sebum on which they feed, allowing the skin to heal naturally.
Azelaic acid also has the ability to lighten the skin by affecting melanin production, which is why some people use it to treat hyperpigmentation or dark underarm skin.
How long does Prescription Acne Cream take to work?
Most users will see an improvement in their skin condition within 4-8 weeks of using Prescription Acne Cream, but this can vary from person to person; the speed at which it produces results will depend on the severity of your acne symptoms (among other factors). For optimal results, Prescription Acne Cream should be applied consistently over a period of several months.
Where can you buy Prescription Acne Cream?
You can buy Prescription Acne Cream to treat acne online from The Independent Pharmacy — a UK-based online pharmacy service — following a free consultation. A prescription-only cream, Prescription Acne Cream is not available over the counter. To find out more about acne and review a range of genuine prescription acne treatments, visit our acne information page.
Prescription Acne Cream alternatives
At The Independent Pharmacy, we stock a number of effective acne treatments, including over-the-counter products and prescription-only medications that can be purchased following an online consultation. You should have a thorough discussion with your doctor or pharmacist to determine the most suitable treatment for your acne symptoms.
If you suffer from moderate to severe acne, your doctor may recommend an antibiotic cream.
For more mild cases of acne, other acne treatments are available over the counter, including face wash treatments such as Acnecide, cleansing products such as Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, and emollients such as CeraVe Moisturising Lotion.
How to use Prescription Acne Cream
When using Prescription Acne Cream, a single dose of about 2.5cm (roughly 1 inch or 0.5g) should be enough to cover the entire facial area. If other areas are affected, the amount used should be scaled to the size of the area affected.
To use Prescription Acne Cream, follow these simple instructions:
- Prescription Acne Cream should be rubbed into the affected areas twice daily after washing.
- Those with sensitive skin may wish to apply Prescription Acne Cream once daily in the evening for the first week of treatment.
- Prescription Acne Cream should not be used for more than 12 months continuously.
To get the best effects from Prescription Acne Cream, it’s important to use it regularly and continuously for several months, though improvement should be seen after around 4 weeks.
Prescription Acne Cream ingredients
Prescription Acne Cream contains the following ingredients: azelaic acid 20% w/w (the active ingredient), Arlatone 983 S, Cutina CBS, Cetearyl octanoate, Propylene glycol, Glycerol, Benzoic acid & Purified water.
Prescription Acne Cream side effects
As with any cream, it’s possible to be allergic to Prescription Acne Cream. We recommend you do a spot test before commencing treatment to ensure the cream does not produce an allergic reaction.
Prescription Acne Cream does also come with some potential side effects, although the majority of users will not experience them. If you do experience any side effects from using Prescription Acne Cream, they can include:
- A burning, stinging or tingling feeling.
- Skin dryness.
- Skin irritation.
- Itching.
- Redness.
- A rash.
- Skin sensitivity to light.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet enclosed with your medicine for a full list of side effects.
Prescription Acne Cream warnings
Prescription Acne Cream is for external use on the skin only. You should not allow Prescription Acne Cream to come into contact with your eyes or mouth. If it does, wash your eyes or mouth immediately with large amounts of cool water.
Do not use Prescription Acne Cream if you are allergic to azelaic acid or any of the other ingredients listed below.
Prescription Acne Cream is not recommended for use in children below the age of 12 due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy.
Prescription Acne Cream and other medications
Prescription Acne Cream can be used safely with most other medications and should not impact their effectiveness, or vice versa. However, you should always speak your doctor or pharmacist before using Prescription Acne Cream if you are using, have recently used, or plan to use any other medications.
Prescription Acne Cream during pregnancy or breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. This is due to limited information around the use of the active substance azelaic acid during pregnancy.
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Acne Cream FAQs
What does Skinoren cream contain?
Skinoren cream contains azelaic acid 20%. Azelaic acid has a dual mode of action; it helps to reduce the excess growth of skin cells that block pores as well as reducing the number of acne-causing bacteria living on the skin.
How do I use Skinoren cream?
In adults and children 18 years and over, you should apply Skinoren to the affected areas of acne twice daily. You should cover the whole affected area, not just the individual spots. If you find that Skinoren causes irritation to your skin initially, reduce the applications to once daily until the irritation passes and then slowly increase back to twice daily applications. You should not use Skinoren for more than 6 months consecutively.
Can I use other acne treatments with Skinoren cream (azelaic acid)?
You can combine Skinoren with antibiotic acne treatments such as Tetralysal (lymecycline), Minocin (minocycline) or Erythromycin tablets. Skinoren should not be used with any other acne creams as it may cause excess drying or irritation to your skin.
I have started using Skinoren cream and the treated area is red and irritated, is this normal?
Redness and irritation of the treated area can occur when you use Skinoren Cream for the first time. This is not usually serious and normally subsides within a week. During this time reduce the frequency of Skinoren application to once daily to allow your skin to recover and then slowly build up to using it twice daily.
Why can I only buy three tubes of Skinoren online at one time?
Skinoren is an prescription-only acne treatment. For that reason, to ensure the safety of our patients and the legal operating of our pharmacy, we only supply a maximum of 3 months treatment at one time. Skinoren treatment is normally judged for effectiveness after 8-12 weeks. This means that if you do not find Skinoren as effective as you would like, you are not stuck with an excess of medication. If you are happy with the results you can log in and re-order another supply to give you up to 6 months treatment.
Is Skinoren available for next day delivery?
Yes, we understand that sometimes you want to get your treatment as soon as possible. If ordered before 4pm Monday to Friday, Skinoren Cream is available for next day delivery.
Is it safe to buy Skinoren online?
Yes, as long as you are buying from a website that is a legally operating and regulated pharmacy it is perfectly safe to buy Skinoren Cream online. The Independent Pharmacy is an NHS Online Pharmacy based in Bristol and has all the necessary regulation to be able to safely provide convenient access to genuine prescription acne treatments through our Online Pharmacy & Online Doctor.
How do I buy Skinoren online?
It simple! Just select 'Start Consultation' above, you will need to fill in a simple health questionnaire so our GPs & Pharmacists can ensure it is safe for us to supply your Skinoren to you. It all takes around 3 minutes and your treatment can be delivered to your door.
What are the advantages of buying Skinoren cream online?
There are many advantages to buying Skinoren online, some include:
- It's quick & easy - there is no need to spend time at the doctor or pharmacy.
- Fast delivery - We offer same day dispatch before 4pm and fast delivery to your address of choice with Royal Mail.
- Great prices - we are able to offer very competitive prices and we guarantee to beat any other Online Doctor service.
- Tons of information - we provide all the information you could need on Skinoren/azeliac acid and other acne treatments, in easy to digest formats, at a time to suit you.
What should I do if my skin burns, stings or peels persistently after using Skinoren?
Temporary itching, burning or a tight sensation is common when you first start using this cream. However, once your skin adapts, these side effects should subside. If they do not, consult our online doctor or your local GP for more advice.
Will Skinoren bleach or lighten my clothes?
This topical treatment lacks the potential to bleach or lighten clothes. However, it is recommended that you use this cream at night to avoid soiling your clothing.
What alternative topical treatments can I try if Skinoren does not work?
Can I use this cream when pregnant?
There have been no formal studies carried out on the effects of azelaic acid in pregnant or breastfeeding women. However, animal studies do indicate the potential for effects with respect to pregnancy, embryo-fetal development and postnatal development. However, dose levels without observed adverse effects were well above the maximum recommended human dose.
It is advisable to avoid using Skinoren on the chest while breastfeeding, in case the cream is ingested by the baby
What other conditions does Skinoren treat?
Skinoren is sometimes prescribed to treat Rosacea or Melasma (brown hyperpigmentation marks). It is also often believed that this cream can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but we do not prescribe it for this purpose.
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