Can acne cause scars?
Acne is common, but only one in five people with acne get scarring. Scarring is caused when the affected skin pore swells and breaks down into the surrounding tissue. The skin responds to repair the area, by forming new fibrous tissue, "collagen". Scars can form in different ways: if there is a loss of tissue in the …
Can Qoctor provide treatment for acne?
The online doctors at Qoctor can assess and offer treatment for mild to moderate acne. This can include topical prescription-only treatments (creams and gels) as well as some oral acne treatments (antibiotics) . The oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is also an option for some women who have acne (Qoctor doctors do no…
Does the contraceptive pill help acne?
In some girls and women the pill (or COCP) does seem to help with management of acne, and may be a suitable treatment option. The pill reduces the amount of "androgens" (male sex hormones) circulating in the body. Androgens are present in the female body, and are known to be associated with acne, as they cause the sk…
What causes acne?
* Acne is a common skin condition which leads to spots on the face, back and chest- it is most common in the teens and twenties, though some people also get it later in life. * Normal skin has "sebaceous glands" which produce natural oils. * During puberty, the skin produces more of these oils, which may cause blo…
Can Qoctor provide prescriptions for isotretinoin (acne medication)?
Qoctor does not offer prescriptions for oral Isotretinoin treatment, as this must be prescribed by a dermatologist. It is very important to see a dermatologist if you have severe acne, particularly if there is evidence of scarring. However, it is possible to obtain a prescription for many common acne treatments…
