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ACNE TREATMENT

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Get prescription acne treatment so you can face forward with confidence.

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Clinical review within 2–24 hours

What our patients are saying

“Thank you very much for the way you have sorted this out for me, I am impressed how thorough you have been, and how confident I feel.”

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your trusting and understanding approach and also for the speed at which you replied to my request. The service Boots offered was simply excellent.”

“Thank you so much for your help, this is my first time using your services, found it really easy, quick and useful. Will definitely recommend it to friends and family.”

How it works

Complete online consultation

Tell us your health history, select pick up in store or delivery, make payment. Takes 5–10 minutes.

Clinical assessment

We’ll review everything within 24 hours and prescribe treatment if appropriate. We’ll message or call you if we have any follow-up questions.

Pick up in store or delivery to your door

We provide simple instructions on how to take your treatment as well tips to help your skin.

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New to online consultations?

Just like your local GP, we’re here to support you with expert, confidential advice and treatment but without the travel and waiting time. You can reach us whether you’re relaxing at home or hard at work. With pick up in store or free standard delivery, you’ll get fast access to the prescription acne treatment you need, if suitable for you.

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Acne — break free from breakouts

Acne is a common skin condition. It usually starts in puberty, as hormone levels change, and normally clears up by your mid-twenties. But you can experience it in later life too.

If you’ve got mild or moderate acne, we can prescribe treatment to bring it under control. We just need you to send us a photo and we’ll make sure treatment is suitable for you. Very occasionally we might need to follow up with you with some more questions. If we’ve prescribed you acne treatment before, you can select to ‘re-order’ after you’ve started your consultation.

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Prescription acne treatments we offer

Click here to see the full range of medicines we prescribe

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Skin Condition Diagnosis

Need help assessing your skin condition?

If you’re experiencing a skin problem but aren’t sure what it is or whether you need treatment, we’re here to help. Use our Skin Condition Diagnosis service to get a rapid dermatology assessment and advice from our clinical team, all from the comfort of home. 

FIND OUT MORE 1 Fill out a quick questionnaire and upload photos that clearly show your skin problem 2 Get an assessment from our expert clinical team within 24 hours 3 Receive advice On next steps and treatment if suitable for you FIND OUT MORE Please note that we do not offer online diagnosis of moles. Moles are more safely assessed in person, or via specialised services.
Approved By:
Dr Susie Gawler
Dr Susie Gawler
GMC no. 7014485

Dr Susie graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas's School of Medicine in 2008, with further studies in clinical dermatology and women’s health. She is Clinical Lead for Acne & Skin.

Last reviewed on: 17/04/2023