Acne

What is acne?

Acne is a skin condition that causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.

Why do I have acne? 

Familial, hormones, Cosmetic products, medications,Smoking

How is Acne diagnosed and treated?

Your healthcare provider will perform a skin exam, and determine if it is mild, moderate or severe acne.
Topical gel, cream, lotion, oral antibiotics, Oral contraceptive pills, vitamin A Derivatives can be prescribed.

What can I do to make my symptoms better?

Do not wash affected areas of the skin, more than twice a day.

Wash the affected area with mild soap and lukewarm water.

Do not squeeze the blackheads or spots.

Avoid using too much makeup and cosmetics.

Completely remove makeup before going to bed.

For dry skin, use fragrance free emolient.

Shower as soon as possible after finishing exercise.

Wash hair regularly, avoid letting your hair fall across the face.

 

Acne with oily skin

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Information

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In the event of an error in your insurance, please let our front office staff know.

We are in network with most insurances. However individual plans may vary and not known till a claim is adjudicated.

We are a smoke free facility.

We need every patient to finish all the forms online and check in online if possible. 

Most visits start on time, so please plan to be at the office, fifteen minutes before your appointment.

Habitual no show patients are terminated from the patient panel.

We charge a no show fee.

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