Are prescriptions for antibiotics for acne available with Qoctor?
Qoctor can offer treatment for acne. Several different oral antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. These may be tried when topical acne treatment (acne creams and gels) have not worked, or have caused side effects. You will need to answer some simple online questions, then book a…
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…
