Acnecide Gel

Overview

Acnecide Gel (Also referred to as Acnecide in our FAQ’s) contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide that attacks bacteria, which is often a main cause of acne. Acne often appears as blackheads or whiteheads; which people often refer to as pimples or spots but there are 6 main types of spot caused by Acne.

• blackheads – small black or yellowish bumps that develop on the skin; they’re not filled with dirt, but are black because the inner lining of the hair follicle produces colour
• whiteheads – have a similar appearance to blackheads, but may be firmer and will not empty when squeezed
• Papules – small red bumps that may feel tender or sore
• Pustules – similar to papules, but have a white tip in the centre, caused by a build-up of pus
• nodules – large hard lumps that build up beneath the surface of the skin and can be painful
• Cysts – the most severe type of spot caused by acne; they’re large pus-filled lumps that look similar to boils and carry the greatest risk of causing permanent scarring

Acnecide Gel is used as a form of acne treatment and can be used for acne on the face, chest or back. You can buy Acnecide gel online from e-surgery!

The main ingredient of Acnecide Gel is Benzoyl Peroxide, but ensure you read the other ingredients of the medication before you commence treatment in the Acnecide Gel patient information leaflet.

Directions

Whenever you buy Acnecide Gel online or from your local pharmacy, always use the medication exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Acnecide Gel should be applied to clean dry skin in a thin later once or twice a day. If you have sensitive skin apply the gel once a day before bed.

Any drying or peeling which may occur to your skin can be reduced by altering the number of times you apply the treatment. e.g.  From once a day to once every two days until your skin adjusts.

Avoid exposure to strong sunlight when using Acnecide Gel. If this can not be avoided apply appropriate sun cream and apply the cream at night.

Side Effects

As with any form of medication, if you buy Acnecide Gel it may have side effects. For a full list of side effects, please read the Patient Information Leaflet before you buy Acnecide online.

Below are a few of the common side effects of using an Acnecide Gel:

• Dry skin
• Skin redness
• Peeling of the skin
• Burning sensation of the skin
• Itching of the skin
• Pain of the skin
• Skin irritation

How it works

Acnecide Gel contains benzoyl peroxide, an effective topical treatment for acne. It works by penetrating the skin and introducing oxygen into the pores, which kills the acne-causing bacteria Cutibacterium acnes, as these bacteria cannot survive in oxygen-rich environments. Additionally, benzoyl peroxide has keratolytic properties, helping to exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells and excess oil, thereby preventing clogged pores and the formation of new acne lesions. It also exhibits mild anti-inflammatory effects, reducing redness and swelling associated with acne.

Delivery

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from; Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1pm special delivery. (discover more about e-Surgery delivery).When you buy Acnecide online it will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.

Find out more if you are unsure how to recycle our packaging

Ingredients

The active substance is hydrous benzoyl peroxide, equivalent to benzoyl peroxide 5% w/w. The other ingredients are docusate sodium, disodium edetate, poloxamer 182, carbomer 940, propylene glycol (E1520), acrylates copolymer, glycerol, colloidal anhydrous silica, purified water, and sodium hydroxide.

Warnings

You should not buy Acnecide online or from your local pharmacy if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

You can find the full list of ingredients of Acnecide gel in the patient information leaflet.

You should not use any other medicines with peeling, irritant and drying effects.