staceb1990
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He everybody. I'm going to my general care doctor tomorrow to consult her about my acne issues, and I was just wondering if regular doctors can prescribe acne medications, or do you have to go to a dermatologist?
Who can prescribe acne treatments?
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xxManBeaterxx
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They will most likely recommend you to see a dermatologist because a lot of medicines need to be watched under a dermagologist's care.
staceb1990
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That's the trouble, I'm about to two hours away from the closest dermatologist. So I figure I'll just try my luck at the doctors first. My acne is the painful stuff, the huge cysts. I'm thinking of trying birth control first because I've heard that can be a good acne supresser.
kpenn
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My family doctor tried me on several creams and birth control before referring me to a dematologist. There is a lot that your family doctor can perscribe, but if you have cystic acne, they may prefer to refer you right away to a dermatologist so that you can thoroughly discuss all of the options.
xxManBeaterxx
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Birth control is a great option, it really helped my acne in the long run (it takes a long time to see positive results 6-8 months) It really helps prevent acne but the acne you have now need to be treated with some sort of cream or antibiotic. I hope it all works out for you hun
staceb1990
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Thanks for the info everybody! I went to my appointment today and the doctor prescribed doxycyline, so I'll see how well that works.
