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Acne Questions

Common Acne Questions or FAQs & Answer

Which doctor is best for acne treatment?

A dermatologist is best for acne treatment. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologists care for people of all ages.

Symptom

Specialist Doctor Speciality
Acne Dermatologist Skin, Hair & Nails

 

Can dermatologists help with acne?

Yes, dermatologists can help with acne. Here is how dermatologists will be useful in acne treatment.

  • Control your acne
  • Avoid scarring or other damage to your skin
  • Make scars less noticeable

    Symptom Specialist Doctor Specialty
    Acne Dermatologists Skin care

When should I go to the dermatologist for acne?

Here are some conditions where you should go to the dermatologist for acne.

  • Consultation with a dermatologist is needed in case of acne, skin burn, warts, nail problem, redness of the face, herpes zoster, keratosis, fungal infection, psoriasis, etc
  • Dermatologists can be consulted in case of rashes on the child's skin or severe acne in teenagers.
  • If concerns are cosmetic, a person can seek out a specialized cosmetic dermatologist.
  • Dermatologists can be consulted in case you are thinking of cosmetic treatment or procedure.

Can dermatologists remove acne?

Yes, dermatologists can remove acne. With today's acne treatments and a dermatologist's expertise, every case of acne can be cleared. When a patient has severe acne, a dermatologist often recommends treating it with one of the following to permanently cure acne.

 

Antibiotic + Medicine

  • This is often the first treatment recommended for severe acne.
  • Taking an antibiotic can reduce the redness and swelling of acne.
  • The medicine you apply to your skin works on reducing bacteria and clogged pores.
  • If this treatment fails to clear your skin, your dermatologist may switch your antibiotic or talk with you about isotretinoin (eye-so-tret-eh-no-in).



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