PRESCRIPTION

It is our job to prescribe the most effective medications available for your skin. Unfortunately, this may mean some of the medicines are more expensive. There are many options, and we can work through a program that melds efficacy and cost effectiveness to treat your acne.

TREATMENTS

While prescription medications can be wonderful in improving your acne, they often need a boost in order to get your face clear. Utilizing other treatments in the office to enhance the efficacy of medications will bring you one step closer to clear skin. We recommend regular facials in order to keep the skin hydrated, decrease congestion of the pores, and lessen the inflammation of the acne. Peels are another great way to improve acne and increase the benefits of the medications, especially when used with facials. Light-based therapies have few side effects and can be used as an alternative to taking oral antibiotics.

At-Home Care

Don’t forget about taking care of your skin on a daily basis. Just like brushing your teeth between cleanings by the dentist, taking care of your skin every day is extremely important. Clean and hydrated skin will respond better to the topical medications leading to fewer side effects and allowing the skin to tolerate stronger medications. Your home regimen does not need to take hours. Just a quick cleanse, moisturize, protect and you are out the door. Over-cleansing or exfoliating too often is very irritating. Especially with acne, this irritation makes the skin more sensitive leading to more side effects from the medications. We will customize a simple and effective home care routine for you to follow.