Acne Therapy

Acne is the term used to describe blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, minor lumps or plugged pores that occur on the face or upper torso. While most major acne problems occur during adolescence, this condition can occur before and after the teenage years. While acne can affect males and females, males tend to have more severe, longer lasting types of the condition and many females will have frequent flare-ups of acne during hormonal shifts (such as their menstrual cycle).

Your dermatologist will use the most effective and safe therapy needed to control your acne. This may be recommendations for better skin care and over-the-counter medications, more potent prescription topical medications, oral antibiotics, and in severe or resistent cases of acne we may recommend Accutane (isotretinoin). Accutane has been available in the United States for almost 30 years and remains the most effective way to treat resistent acne that can be emotionally devastating and physically scarring.

If you have bothersome acne or acne that has been resistant to therapy call us today for an appointment.