See a licensed Ontario pharmacist about Acne (mild) from home. It is free with a valid Ontario health card, or $30 without, and you usually hear back within 24 hours.

What is Acne (mild)?

Acne happens when pores clog with oil and dead skin, leading to pimples, blackheads and whiteheads - most often on the face, chest and back.

Common signs

Whiteheads and blackheads
Red or tender pimples
Oily or shiny skin

Can an Ontario pharmacist help with mild acne?

Yes - mild acne is one of the minor ailments an Ontario pharmacist can assess and, when appropriate, treat. With Pharmly, a licensed pharmacist reviews your online questionnaire and follows up within 24 hours - no appointment, referral or family doctor needed. Start a free mild acne assessment.

Simple self-care

Wash affected areas gently, no more than twice a day
Avoid picking or squeezing spots
Choose oil-free, non-comedogenic products

When to see a doctor instead

See a doctor - or, for anything severe, go to the emergency department or call 911 - if the acne is deep, cystic or scarring; it covers large areas or is getting rapidly worse. Our questionnaire screens for these warning signs and points you to the right care.

What it costs

The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card, or a flat $30 without. Any prescribed medication is billed at its usual price and may be covered by your drug plan.

Get treated for mild acne

Start your free mild acne assessment, or see all conditions we treat.

Acne (mild) in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated