Clearer skin starts with a plan.
Acne can knock your confidence. A video consult lets an Australian-registered GP see your skin, talk through what you've tried and build a treatment plan with you.
- Video consults
- eScripts by SMS
- Dermatologist referrals
- Private and confidential
What we can help with
Mild to moderate acne
Blackheads, whiteheads and pimples that over-the-counter products haven't fixed.
Prescription options
Where appropriate, your GP can prescribe creams or tablets and explain how long they take to work.
Review and adjust
Most treatments take 8 to 12 weeks. Regular reviews help you stick with what works.
Hormonal acne
Acne linked to periods or PCOS, with tests where needed.
Dermatologist referrals
For severe or scarring acne, or when stronger treatment is needed.
Confidence and mood
Acne can affect how you feel. Your GP is happy to talk about that too.
Talk to a GP from wherever you are.
Book in two minutes and an Australian-registered GP calls you, usually the same day.
- eScripts by SMS
- Referrals by email
When a phone consult works, and when it doesn't
A Teledoc GP can usually help with
- Acne that hasn't improved with pharmacy products
- Reviewing a current treatment
- Hormonal acne
- Repeat scripts
- Dermatologist referrals
See a doctor in person or call 000 if
- Severe, painful or scarring acne: you may need a dermatologist
- A rash with fever or feeling very unwell
- A sudden, widespread or blistering rash
- Skin changes in a mole or spot that's growing or bleeding
- Swelling of the face, lips or tongue: call 000
Some strong acne treatments can only be started by a dermatologist. If that's what you need, your GP will refer you.
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time today or later in the week. It takes about two minutes, with no app or account.
Your GP calls you
An Australian-registered GP calls at your booked time, by phone or video.
Get what you need
eScripts arrive by SMS. Referrals, pathology requests and certificates come by email.
Acne questions
Something else on your mind? Call (07) 3303 0383, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
- $49GP consultation by phone or video
- $17.99Repeat script renewal, no appointment
Can a GP treat acne by video?
Yes. A video consult lets your GP see your skin. Good lighting helps, and you may be asked to send photos.
How long does acne treatment take to work?
Most treatments take 8 to 12 weeks to show a clear improvement, so it's worth sticking with a plan and reviewing it.
Can you prescribe stronger treatment?
Your GP can prescribe a range of creams and tablets where appropriate. Some strong treatments must be started by a dermatologist, and your GP can refer you.
Can acne be hormonal?
Yes. Acne linked to your cycle or conditions like PCOS may need blood tests and a different approach.
Is it worth seeing a GP for mild acne?
If pharmacy products haven't helped after a couple of months, or acne is affecting how you feel, it's worth a consult.
Other conditions we treat
- Women's health
- Men's health
- Weight loss
- Asthma
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sexual health
- UTIs
- Contraception
- Allergies and hay fever
- Migraines
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Digestive problems
- Mental health
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hair loss
- Prostate health
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
- Pain management
- Incontinence
- COVID-19
Telehealth is not for emergencies
Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department for chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, signs of stroke or a serious injury. If you are thinking about harming yourself, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, any time.
Skip the waiting room. A GP can call you today.
Book in about two minutes. Pay only when you book.