Acne treatment with antibiotics and topical creams is appropriate when the condition is mild to moderate. We develop an individualised programme for each client. The treatment for mild to moderate acne will likely include a combination of the following methods: Salicylic acid washes and Antibacterial Facial Cleansers — These washes help to empty comedones of sebum. Benzoyl peroxide gels — These medications are applied to the skin as a thin film. They dry and peel the skin, fight the growth of bacteria, and help to clear blocked hair follicles. Some are available in weaker over-the-counter lotions. If these don't work, we may prescribe the stronger and more effective gel forms. Tretinoin (Retin-A) — This is applied to the skin as a cream, gel or liquid. It helps to clear the skin of plugged follicles by increasing the turnover of skin cells. Because it also increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight, tretinoin should be used with a sunscreen. Antibiotics — Clindamycin (Cleocin) and erythromycin (several brand names) can be applied directly to the skin to reduce the growth of acne-causing bacteria. If these topical treatments fail, acne is treated next with oral antibiotics (usually tetracyclines) or isotretinoin (Accutane). Which treatment or combination of treatments is most appropriate for your individual condition will be assessed during your free consultation with a botonics dermatologist.      You may also be interested in Acne treatment overview Acne treatment FAQs or Frequently Asked Questions Acne treatment with Roaccutane Acne treatment with Antibiotics Acne treatment with Obagi    Related treatments Skin peels    To ask a question, request more information or to book a free consultation, click on the link below