If you get acne breakouts—even mild ones—you should talk to a doctor. The sooner, the better. After all, the sooner you start a medical treatment, the sooner you can start to see results.
You can talk to any doctor, including your pediatrician, family physician or dermatologist, to figure out the best way to start clearing up your skin.
To get the most out of your doctor visit,
you should be ready to talk about your breakouts. Here are a few questions the doctor may ask to better understand your situation, plus a few questions you can ask your doctor as well.
When did your breakouts start?Have you noticed anything that triggers your breakouts?How do breakouts affect your daily life?What treatment have you tried?What treatment are you using now?
What are my treatment options?How should I take care of my skin?When should I expect to notice improvement?What should I do if my breakouts get worse?Is Epiduo® (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel 0.1%/2.5% right for me?
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