Acne

Skinoren for acne marks: understand dark marks, spots and scars, and find out when to ask about acne treatment with The Care Pharmacy.

Back acne treatment: learn when creams or tablets may help, how to manage hard-to-reach spots and when to seek advice with The Care Pharmacy.

Compare Epiduo vs Duac, including ingredients, irritation and treatment reviews. Get help choosing suitable acne care with The Care Pharmacy.

Epiduo vs Differin explained: compare ingredients, irritation and daily use. Explore prescription acne support from The Care Pharmacy.

The terms blemish-prone skin and acne are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing — and treating them as if they are is one of the most common reasons people spend months cycling through products that never quite deliver the results they need. Blemish-prone skin is a broad description of skin that […]

If you have been working your way through every acne cream on the pharmacy shelf without getting the results you need, you are not failing — you are simply using the wrong tools for the job. Over-the-counter acne creams are formulated for mild, surface-level acne, and whilst ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid can […]

Lymecycline is an oral tetracycline antibiotic prescribed for moderate-to-severe acne that has not responded adequately to topical treatments alone, and it is one of the most commonly issued acne prescriptions in the UK. It works by inhibiting the growth of Cutibacterium acnes — the bacteria responsible for inflammatory acne — and by reducing the skin […]

Acne does not stop at twenty.  If you are still breaking out in your thirties, forties or beyond, this is not unusual, and it is not something to be embarrassed about. Adult acne is one of the most common skin concerns seen by prescribers in the UK, affecting an estimated 54% of women and 40% […]

If you are trying to decide between benzoyl peroxide vs salicylic acid for your acne, the honest answer is that both are effective — but they work differently, suit different skin types, and target different aspects of the acne process. Benzoyl peroxide is generally the stronger option for inflammatory acne, killing the bacteria responsible for […]