Skin conditions

Acne

Topical treatments or oral antibiotics for mild to moderate acne. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP for €25, usually the same day.

What we'll ask you

11 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.

Which areas are affected, and how long has it been going on?
How would you describe your acne?
Do you have deep painful nodules, cysts, or scarring?
What have you tried already, which products, and for how long?
Are you able to upload clear photographs of the affected skin if your GP asks?
Any irregular periods, excess facial hair or suspected PCOS?
Are you pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy?
If female and of childbearing age, what contraception are you using?
Do you have any of: high fever, severe pain, breathlessness, confusion, or symptoms getting rapidly worse?
List any drug allergies (or type 'none')
Medicines you currently take (or type 'none')

These answers stop the request and route you to a consultation instead.

Nodulocystic or scarring acne needs assessment and may need dermatology referral for isotretinoin.
Many acne treatments are unsafe in pregnancy — needs a consultation.
These symptoms need to be assessed by a doctor directly.

€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.