Why Choose Prescription Acne Medication from QuickDoc
Acne is not just a teenage health issue; it is extremely common in adulthood with over 25% of women and 12% of men in the 40s having acne. A common question we are often asked is that ‘you can purchase retinols for acne and anti-aging over the counter without a prescription, why would I need prescription acne medication?’
Retinols are actually a type of retinoid, derived from Vitamin A, however they are a much lower dose than prescription Retinoids and take much longer to see a desired effect.
At QuickDoc we offer a wide range of acne medication prescriptions including both topical, to put directly on your skin (such as creams and washes) and oral medications. Our prescription medication has been carefully chosen by our medical team to suit whatever your skin type and skin needs. For example, if your skin is more dry and sensitive you would most likely benefit from a more easily tolerated retinoid such as Differin Gel. Differin Gel contains the active ingredient Adapalene (a retinoid) and works by causing the outer layer of the skin to grow more quickly, being replaced with new skin cells. This helps reduce the formation of blackheads, whiteheads and other acne lesions. QuickDoc also offers combined retinoid and antibiotic gels such as Biacna as well as purely antibiotic and purely retinoid gels. We also offer prescriptions for oral antibiotics for infected acne. Another prescription medication that can be combined with the antibiotics and retinoids to tackle acne from all angles are those including Azelaic Acid (Finacea® Gel) and Benzoyl Peroxide. Both these alleviate the redness and swelling of acne, stop the growth of the spots and reduce the associated skin problems such as hyperpigmentation, melasma and acne scars.
All our medications, detailed descriptions and their side effects can be found on our FAQ Acne page at www.quickdoc.ca.
As always, our motto is Quick, Safe, Efficient; and QuickDoc prides itself on its high ethical standards. It is very important to note that when choosing a prescription acne medication that RETINOIDS ARE HIGHLY TERATOGENIC (causing birth defects to unborn foetus’) and when prescribed to women of childbearing age it is essential that reliable contraception is used to prevent pregnancy during treatment and for at least one month after treatment cessation.
