Acne
A skin condition occurring when hair follicles become plugged with oil and cells.
Doxycycline
Doxycycline
100mg
Doxycycline 100mg tablets, a tetracycline antibiotic taken for bacterial infections and for acne, supplied in packs from 30 to 270 tablets.
Retin-A Cream
Tretinoin
0.025/0.05%
Retin-A Cream is a tretinoin cream for acne and fine lines, available in 0.025% and 0.05% tubes and ordered here in packs of 3, 10 or 15.
Retin-A Gel
Tretinoin
0.01/0.025%
Retin-A Gel is a tretinoin gel sold in 0.01% and 0.025% tubes, applied at night for acne and for fine lines caused by sun-aged skin.
Tetracycline
Tetracycline
500mg
Tetracycline 500mg capsules are an antibiotic used for acne and for some bacterial chest and urinary tract infections, sold in packs of 60 or 90 capsules.
Tretinoin Cream
Tretinoin
0.05/0.025%
Tretinoin Cream in 0.025% and 0.05% tubes, a bedtime retinoid cream made from vitamin A, for acne and fine wrinkles.
Vibramycin
Doxycycline
100mg
Vibramycin is a doxycycline 100mg antibiotic tablet used for bacterial infections and acne, sold here in packs of 30 to 360 tablets.
Sources
- Acne - NHS — NHS
- Acne - treatments, causes and prevention - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia
What are the symptoms of acne?
Acne symptoms can include oily or greasy skin, spots and large, sometimes painful lumps under the skin. Acne usually affects the face, chest and back. Changes to skin colour and texture, or scars where spots have been, can also occur.
Which medicines for acne can I order?
For acne, these medicines can be ordered online here. Tretinoin is sold here as tretinoin cream and generic Retin-A Cream. Doxycycline is sold here as generic Vibramycin and doxycycline tablets. Tetracycline is sold here as generic Sumycin and tetracycline capsules. Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol are sold here as generic Diane-35. More are listed on this page. Each one has its own product page with its strengths and pack sizes.
How do I order medicine for acne online?
Medicines for acne are sold online here, for example tretinoin cream, generic Diane-35 and generic Minomycin. Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging. To order, choose the strength and pack size on the product page, add it to the cart and pay on the secure payment page by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or by Bitcoin or Ethereum. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days, and standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days without tracking.
How can acne be prevented?
Removing make-up before you go to bed and shampooing your hair regularly can help with acne, especially if your hair is oily and rests on your skin. Washing your skin too often may make acne worse.
What other names are medicines for acne sold under?
Altreno, Airol, Atralin and Retacnyl are brand names of tretinoin. Adoxa and Doxt are brand names of doxycycline. Achromycin is a brand name of tetracycline. The medicines listed here are generics, not the original brands.
Can family history trigger acne?
Family history is one of the things that can trigger acne, along with stress, diet, some medicines and being overweight. Acne is caused by dead skin cells and oil building up, and androgen hormones may also make the skin produce more oil.
What is the price of medicines for acne in Hong Kong?
Each medicine for acne has its own product page with the price per unit for every strength and pack size, in Hong Kong dollars, US dollars or another currency you pick from the currency menu. The cards on this page show the starting price per unit of each product.
How long does acne last?
Acne vulgaris generally affects teenagers and lasts for 3 to 5 years. Sometimes it can carry on for longer. Adult acne continues past the age of around 18 to 20 years.