Acnecide Gel

Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin, and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch. Acne commonly develops on the face, chest, and back. Acne is commonly linked to a change in hormone levels which can happen in puberty and menstrual cycles, as well as to genetic factors.

There is not always a known cause for Acne, but it is very common and affects around 95% of people aged 11-30 to some extent. For mild to moderate Acne often a pharmacist will be able to offer you creams and treatments that can help reduce acne pimples.

Other information on the causes of acne can be read about on the NHS website.

Some ways that are recommended to prevent acne flare-ups include:

• Not washing the affected area more than twice a day
• Use a mild soap or cleanser and lukewarm water
• Do not try to “clean out” blackheads or squeeze spots. This can make them worse and cause permanent scarring.
• Avoid using too much make-up and cosmetics. Use water-based products that are described as non-comedogenic.
• Completely remove make-up before going to bed.
• If dry skin is a problem, use a fragrance-free water-based emollient.
• Regular exercise cannot improve your acne, but it can boost your mood and improve your self-esteem. Shower as soon as possible once you finish exercising as sweat can irritate your acne.
• Wash your hair regularly and try to avoid letting your hair fall across your face

It may take some time before you find an acne treatment right for you, please read about other available acne treatments if Acnecide does not work for you.

Whenever you buy Acnecide online or from your local pharmacy, always use the medication exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Acnecide should be applied to clean dry skin in a thin later once or twice a day. If you have sensitive skin apply the gel once a day before bed.

Any drying or peeling which may occur to your skin can be reduced by altering the number of times you apply the treatment. e.g.  From once a day to once every two days until your skin adjusts.

Avoid exposure to strong sunlight when using Acnecide. If this can not be avoided apply appropriate sun cream and apply the cream at night.

As with any form of medication, if you buy Acnecide it may have side effects. For a full list of side effects, please read the Patient Information Leaflet before you buy Acnecide online.

Below are a few of the common side effects of using an Acnecide gel:

• Dry skin
• Skin redness
• Peeling of the skin
• Burning sensation of the skin
• Itching of the skin
• Pain of the skin
• Skin irritation

Alcohol dries out the skin, so it is best to limit intake when taking using the course of treatment.

Acencide does not interact with any drugs.

You should not buy Acnecide online or from your local pharmacy if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

You can find the full list of ingredients of Acnecide gel in the patient information leaflet.

You should not use any other medicines with peeling, irritant and drying effects.

When you buy Acnecide it will act as an antibacterial and will kill acne causing bacteria on the skin, decreasing the appearance of acne. Acne can decrease self-confidence so when you buy Acnecide online, or from your local pharmacy, it can improve this!

It is important to remember…

Acne is very common in teenagers and younger adults. About 95% of people aged 11 to 30 are affected by acne to some extent.
Acne is most common in girls from the ages of 14 to 17, and in boys from the ages of 16 to 19.
Most people have acne on and off for several years before their symptoms start to improve as they get older.
Acne often disappears when a person is in their mid-20s.
In some cases, acne can continue into adult life. About 3% of adults have acne over the age of 35.

Read our blog article to understand why you might be having an acne breakout during the lockdown of Covid-19!

Yes, you can legally buy Acnecide online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.

Whenever you buy Acnecide online or any other medication, make sure you check for the green GPhC and MHRA logos on the bottom of each page of the website you are using.

You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered, this will ensure that when you buy Acnecide online it will be genuine.

You can learn more about this Acnecide online in the Patient Information Leaflet, which contains more useful information.

You can also use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional. We’re here to help!

If you choose to buy Acnecide online from e-Surgery prices start at £6.95.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from; Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1pm special delivery. (discover more about e-Surgery delivery).When you buy Acnecide online it will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.

Find out more if you are unsure how to recycle our packaging

That is no problem! Use our free Ask A Pharmacist service to get advice from a trained medical professional, we are always happy to help.

Alternatively you can read more information about Acnecide on the Patient Info website.