Treatments & Dermatology

What a doctor may consider, and what an appointment involves.

Some acne needs more than a pharmacy shelf. These articles describe what a doctor or dermatologist may suggest, what an appointment usually involves, and which questions are worth asking. None of it replaces that visit.

Articles marked “Being rewritten” do not yet list their sources; the others name every source they rely on.

• When is acne worth seeing a doctor about?Well established
• Are LED Masks and Light Therapy Worth Anything?Being rewritten
• Hormonal Acne Treatment: What It Is and Who It’s ForBeing rewritten
• Over-the-Counter vs Prescription Strength: What’s Different?Being rewritten
• What Does a Chemical Peel Actually Do? A Plain AnswerBeing rewritten
• What Happens at a First Dermatology Appointment for Acne?Being rewritten
• What Is Isotretinoin and Why Is It So Closely Supervised?Being rewritten
• What Is Microneedling and What Is It Used For?Being rewritten
• What Treatments Does a Doctor Consider for Persistent Acne?Being rewritten
• Why Are Oral Antibiotics for Acne Given for Less Time?Being rewritten