Acne

Acne is an inflammation of the skin that causes blackheads, whiteheads, and red spots usually called “pimples” or “zits.” The most common type of acne is acne vulgaris (vulgaris means common). Acne appears most often on the face, but can also be a nuisance on your chest, back, and upper arms. Acne affects about 90% of adolescents, as well as around 20% of Canadians. It accounts for more doctor visits than any other skin problem.

Acne isn’t life-threatening, but it can be upsetting and disfiguring and cause psychosocial problems. Acne can also lead to serious and permanent scarring.

Ask questions and learn more about your Acne, talk to your Pharmasave pharmacist today!

Pharmasave offers common ailment services across the country, including acne. Your Pharmasave pharmacist can assess your symptoms and recommend “at-home”, self-care, or over-the-counter treatments. They may even be able to prescribe medication to help treat your acne.

There are many treatments available for acne, and some people may need more than one type of therapy. Your treatment will depend on the type, location, and severity of your acne. Because it could take a while for acne lesions to mature, many of these treatments will need several months before you can judge their effectiveness. Occasionally during treatment, the acne may worsen in the beginning before it improves.

Find your local Pharmasave and talk to your Pharmasave pharmacist about your acne and which treatment is best for you.

After an assessment, your Pharmasave pharmacist can write a prescription for treatment instead of an over-the-counter medication or at-home treatment if deemed necessary.

The common ailments, like acne, a pharmacist can prescribe for varies by province*. For more details, view the Canadian Pharmacists Association’s chart: Common Ailments Prescribing in Canada.

To learn more about how your pharmacist can help, visit your local Pharmasave store and speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.

*Note that common ailments prescribing is not always covered by provincial health care – a pharmacy fee may apply. Speak with your pharmacist about eligibility.