Medical dermatology — Acne care
Acne, treated properly
Acne is a medical condition — not a cosmetic inconvenience — and it deserves medical care. Our clinicians assess its severity, scarring risk and previous treatment, then agree a plan that may include prescription treatment or referral to a specialist service when appropriate.
Clinician-led acne assessment — consultations from £150. Confirm insurer and clinician eligibility before booking.
Your options
A stepped approach, matched to your acne
The right treatment depends on your acne's type, severity, scarring risk and what you've already tried. Nothing is prescribed without a consultation.
Topical treatments
Prescription creams and gels — including retinoids, benzoyl peroxide combinations and topical antibiotics — that treat comedones, inflammation and bacteria at the skin's surface. Often the first step for mild to moderate acne, supported by a medical-grade skincare routine.
Systemic treatments
Tablet treatments for moderate acne or acne that hasn't responded to topicals — including courses of oral antibiotics and, for some women, hormonal treatments that address the underlying driver. Prescribed and reviewed by an appropriately qualified clinician.
Specialist referral when needed
Severe or scarring acne can require specialist input, including consideration of oral isotretinoin. This medicine requires a specialist prescriber, risk assessment, monitoring and pregnancy-prevention measures for anyone who can become pregnant. We can advise on referral; we do not offer an in-house isotretinoin programme at present.
If specialist treatment is needed
A clear next step, not an unsupported promise
Our team can assess your acne and discuss treatments within the clinician's scope. If oral isotretinoin or another specialist treatment may be needed, we discuss onward referral to an appropriately qualified service. That service decides whether treatment is suitable and arranges required monitoring.
- Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist consultation — £150
- GP with a Special Interest in Dermatology consultation — £180
- A personalised first-line treatment plan and review
- Referral advice where a specialist service is indicated
1. Clinical assessment
Our GP with a special interest in dermatology or a Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist reviews your skin, previous treatments, scarring risk and the impact acne has on your wellbeing.
2. A treatment plan
Your clinician explains the diagnosis, skincare and treatment options, including whether a prescription or further assessment is appropriate for you.
3. Review & adjust
Treatment and follow-up are tailored to response, tolerance and scarring risk. Testing is arranged only where the chosen treatment calls for it.
4. Refer if needed
Severe, scarring or treatment-resistant acne may need a specialist service. We can advise on an appropriate referral, including for consideration of oral isotretinoin.
Oral isotretinoin has important safety requirements and potential side effects. A consultation at our clinic does not guarantee access to isotretinoin; suitability and monitoring are determined by the treating specialist service. Seek prompt help if acne is scarring or affecting your mental health.
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