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Acne consultation
acne treatment · acne · pimples · dermatologist for acne · breakouts
A dermatologist examines your skin, finds out what causes the pimples, and chooses treatment. It is a regular visit with no painful procedures.
When pimples do not go away, leave marks, hurt, or affect your life.
⏱ Duration: the visit usually takes 20 to 30 minutes; treatment usually shows results in 6 to 12 weeks
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Skin. Come without makeup, so the doctor can see your skin.
- Products. Take photos of the products you use or bring them.
- Do not squeeze. For a few days before the visit, do not squeeze pimples or have any skin procedures.
What to bring
- Your ID
- A list of your skin products and medicines
- Test results, if you already had tests
How it goes
- The doctor asks when the pimples started and what helped
- The doctor checks your face, and sometimes your back and chest
- If needed, tests are ordered
- Treatment and skin care are chosen
- The doctor explains how to use the products
- A follow-up visit is booked
What you'll feel
- The visit does not hurt
- At the start of treatment, the skin may get dry, flaky, or red. Tell your doctor
Afterwards
- Use the products regularly, as your doctor said
- Do not expect results right away. It usually takes 6 to 12 weeks
- Come to the follow-up visit so the treatment can be adjusted
Common questions
Why did my skin get worse with treatment?
In the first weeks, the skin may react with irritation. Do not stop on your own. Tell your doctor, and they will adjust it.
Do I need to change my diet?
Sometimes the doctor suggests looking at your diet. But regular treatment that the doctor chooses matters most.