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Posted on August 4, 2026 by Chanda
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Acne Treatment
Get Clear Skin with Topical Acne Skin Treatments
Most over-the-counter acne products and medical treatments take a one-size-fits-all approach. We don’t. After a consultation with a doctor, we design a topical gel or cream treatment using prescription-strength tailored to your skin, with medication included where appropriate. The will target your specific acne pattern, skin sensitivity, scarring and hyperpigmentation risk, alongside any other skin concerns you also have. Your dedicated doctor will take care of you throughout your journey. They’ll also adjust each course of treatment based on how you . Best of all, you can access your acne treatment from the comfort of your home via our online skin clinic.
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Choose a form or video consultation with your doctor
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Personalised treatment plan with custom topical cream.Step 1
Choose a form or video consultation with your doctor
Step 2
Personalised treatment plan with custom topical cream.
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Follow-up to refine protocol and reduce side effects.
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The journey to great skin starts here. Start your online for personalised prescription-strength skincare.
The journey to great skin starts here. Start your online consultation for personalised prescription-strength .
Understanding Acne
Acne develops when pores become blocked, oil production increases, bacteria build up and the skin’s immune response triggers inflammation. The result can range from . It’s one of the most common skin conditions in the UK, and it doesn’t always clear up on its own, especially in adults. However, without proper treatment, acne can cause and (dark marks that linger long after a breakout clears). Early, well-matched treatment reduces both active breakouts and the longer-term damage they leave behind.
Why Personalised Acne Treatment Works Better
First of all, acne isn’t one condition. It varies by type, severity, hormonal pattern and how your skin responds to treatment. So, someone with oily, resilient skin and deep inflammatory acne needs a very from someone with sensitive, hyperpigmentation-prone skin and persistent comedones. A treatment that works brilliantly for one person can irritate or underperform for another. That’s why we tailor every prescription-strength treatment to you and review it at the end of each course. Your doctor can increase, reduce or swap ingredients based on what’s actually happening with your skin rather than continuing you on a rigid fixed protocol.
Personalised Prescription Strength Acne Treatment
We personalised topical adult acne following an online with a doctor. Your cream or gel formula is built around your acne type, medical history and treatment goals then at the end of each course.
We offer two types of custom protocol depending on what your skin needs and preferences:VIRTUAL CONSULTATION£30
Our expert doctor will design a personalised treatment for you and provide ongoing support. The cost of the consultation will be deducted from your first treatment.
ACN £90
Standard acne treatment (30g) to treat breakouts, clear skin and tackle mild to moderate post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scars. Usually lasts 3 months when used for face & neck.
ACN+ £150
This is an advanced acne treatment to treat breakouts, clear skin and tackle severe post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scars. It comes as two products (day and night treatment) each containing 30g . It’s typically used for no more than 6 months . Usually lasts 3 months when used for face & neck.
Time
15 MinutesDuration of effect
3-4 MonthsBack to Work
Same DayIngredients Used in Our Acne Treatments
Every formula is customised. It can also be adjusted at the end of each 3-month course. We choose ingredients to target the specific drivers behind your breakouts, address other skin concerns and to protect against hyperpigmentation and scarring where needed. These are some of the active ingredients we may use in our topical acne treatment cream and gel formulas:
All prescription ingredients are used in acne creams or gels only where we deem them safe, appropriate and suitable for you as an individual.
How Long Does Acne Treatment Take to Work?
Acne treatment is not a quick fix. That’s because it works by changing how your skin behaves over time rather than masking symptoms, and results vary between patients. So, some patients can begin to notice early improvement within 6 to 8 weeks with more meaningful progress typically developing over 3 to 6 months. However, rate of progress and amount varies from person to person depending on severity, skin type, response and consistency of use. Prescription-strength treatment can also help reduce the risk of longer-term damage to your skin.
In the first few weeks, acid or retinoid-based treatments can cause an adjustment phase. This may include some dryness, mild irritation or a increase in breakouts (sometimes called purging). This is a recognised part of the process and one of the reasons we start with a strength and frequency suited to your skin rather than pushing maximum intensity from day one.
Why We Focus on Topical Acne Treatment
Topical treatment allows us to combine multiple active ingredients in a single formula, target them directly to the skin and adjust the balance at each review. For most patients with mild to acne, a topical treatment can deliver strong results with lower systemic exposure and fewer side effects than oral medication. Our service is designed around prescription treatment. If your acne is severe or not responding adequately to topical therapy, your doctor will discuss this with you and may advise exploring other treatment options including systemic therapy.
Who is Suitable for Online Acne Treatment?
This service may be right for you if you:
If your acne is severe, nodular or not responding to topical medication, your doctor may advise an alternative approach including alternative in-person or online services.
The journey to great skin starts here. Start your online consultation for personalised prescription-strength skincare.
Why Choose City Skin Clinic
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all generic solutions. So, every treatment is by a doctor, tailored to your skin and adjusted at the end of each course based on how you respond. That means your treatment protocol evolves with you rather than staying the same. High standard of care and choice is what sets us apart from :
From the initial consultation to follow-up, your doctor will provide expert advice, Pigmentation tailored treatments and unwavering support.
We have different options in terms of the cream and use the one we feel is best for the patient’s skin and the active ingredients we’re using. Below are the ingredients for the main bases we use.
Light hydrating: water, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, isohexadecane, isododeccane, stearyl behenate, cetyl alcohol, polyacrylate-13, polysorbate 60, PEG-75 stearate, polyisobutene, c13-c15 alkane, polyurethane-39, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbic acid, sodium bisulfite, benzoic acid (0.1%), sorbic acid (0.1%), polysorbate 20.
Emolliating (sensitive/dry skin): Aqua, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propanediol, Undecane, Tridecane, HEA/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Polysorbate 80, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Propanediol, Rutin & Hydroxycinnamic Acid from Cleome leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bisabolol, Edetate Disodium Dihydrate, Simethicone, Acid Sodium Salt, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Flower Oil, Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosemarinus Leaf Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
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