Acne

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would start with over the counter stuff and if that doesn't work see a dermatologist.

My daughter started with a few pimples and then kind of got worse. She just completed Accutane and her skin looks fantastic.

I liked that the dermatologist took her skin issues very seriously. I did not have great skin as a teen and no one helped me.

Mine did too. But doesn’t accutane only work with cystic acne? I would watch for any hard bumps under the skin and go to the dermatologist if that happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would start with over the counter stuff and if that doesn't work see a dermatologist.

My daughter started with a few pimples and then kind of got worse. She just completed Accutane and her skin looks fantastic.

I liked that the dermatologist took her skin issues very seriously. I did not have great skin as a teen and no one helped me.

Mine did too. But doesn’t accutane only work with cystic acne? I would watch for any hard bumps under the skin and go to the dermatologist if that happens.

Mine takes it and has regular acne. Mostly a lot of red pimples and a few that get bigger than others and become whiteheads, has no issues with blackheads at all. He's not feeling self-conscience now, and not a picker, but he did admit he didn't want to wait it out and get scars. We are on our third box and so far the only side effect is crazy chapped lips.

[Anonymous]

QQ for the OTC products. My daughter washes her face at night with acne facial soap, then some of the other products mentioned here.

Does this mean she needs to rewash her face in the morning before school? and add additional products. does all that washing dry out skin?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:QQ for the OTC products. My daughter washes her face at night with acne facial soap, then some of the other products mentioned here.

Does this mean she needs to rewash her face in the morning before school? and add additional products. does all that washing dry out skin?

Yes, the recommendation for acne prone skin is to wash 2x per day. The advice includes washing gently, not scrubbing, and using oil free moisturizer - 3 steps, cleanse, tone, moisturize. Spot treatment can be added to this.

[Anonymous]

agree with recs for starting with OTC topicals, differin works well for many. Solawave came out with an LED spot treatment device called Bye Acne that I like

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:QQ for the OTC products. My daughter washes her face at night with acne facial soap, then some of the other products mentioned here.

Does this mean she needs to rewash her face in the morning before school? and add additional products. does all that washing dry out skin?

Yes, the recommendation for acne prone skin is to wash 2x per day. The advice includes washing gently, not scrubbing, and using oil free moisturizer - 3 steps, cleanse, tone, moisturize. Spot treatment can be added to this.

What do you recommend as a toner? is witch hazel too abrasive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would start with over the counter stuff and if that doesn't work see a dermatologist.

My daughter started with a few pimples and then kind of got worse. She just completed Accutane and her skin looks fantastic.

I liked that the dermatologist took her skin issues very seriously. I did not have great skin as a teen and no one helped me.

Good to know. How long does he need to stay on it?

Mine did too. But doesn’t accutane only work with cystic acne? I would watch for any hard bumps under the skin and go to the dermatologist if that happens.

Mine takes it and has regular acne. Mostly a lot of red pimples and a few that get bigger than others and become whiteheads, has no issues with blackheads at all. He's not feeling self-conscience now, and not a picker, but he did admit he didn't want to wait it out and get scars. We are on our third box and so far the only side effect is crazy chapped lips.

[Anonymous]

Assuming he takes his pills on schedule, 6 months.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone recommend a good dermatologist for teens in the Fairfax/Reston/Chantilly area? Thanks.

We had a very good experience with US Dermatology in Fairfax. We saw Dr. Kwon mostly but he just moved to Ohio. Dr. Ellison was also great the one time we saw her.

https://www.usdermatologypartners.com/virginia-dermatologists/?cr=VIRG&sitelink=meet-our-doctors&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkY2qBhBDEiwAoQXK5ZE8d1yxrBuvthSx0LSpO9U0GS_UkzPtFW0jQ857sNu1872cI7y1ehoCDBwQAvD_BwE