Each medication for acne comes with the possibility of unwanted side effects. In general, topical medications can cause itching, dry skin or burning in the area that they’ve been applied. Some topical acne treatments should be avoided if you’re trying to conceive. [popover id=ref11] Oral treatments for acne may make you feel sick, trigger headache or diarrhoea. You can discuss any concerns about side effects with our clinician.
More information on the specific side effects of each acne medication can be found on the product pages for each one.