In the course of a week consulting as a GP it is not uncommon to see a patient, presenting with some other issue, who has a problem with acne. Often it is not mentioned, but some of our most grateful patients are those with whom we raise the issue and ask if they would like some help with managing it.

Safe, effective treatments are out there but it can be confusing to know what’s right for you Having acne can feel embarrassing and painful. And sometimes it can be tricky to work out what's going to help and what’s going to make the breakouts even worse.