PLEASE HELP?! is it worth is to see a dermatologist for my acne & blackheads?

i've heard a lot of it helping tons with your skin %26amp; my brother also said it helps. i just need some more experienced people. i have a couple questions... but i'm scheduled for tuesday to go if i do. :)





- is it worth the money?


- is it true that in some cases your acne gets worse?


- is it true that sometimes your skin gets a little worse before it gets better?





that's all guys. thanks for any help at all! :)PLEASE HELP?! is it worth is to see a dermatologist for my acne %26amp; blackheads?
A couple years ago, I had pretty bad acne so I went to the dermatologist. It is DEFINITELY worth the money. With insurance, it really doesn't cost that much. It took the doctor probably 5-10 minutes to look at me and she prescribed 2 things to me and they work awesome. They both cost five dollars with insurance, which is nothing. It does get worse before it gets better, but for me, it only got worse for a day or two, then it starts to totally clear up and makes it worth it.PLEASE HELP?! is it worth is to see a dermatologist for my acne %26amp; blackheads?
Definitely. Most cases of acne are treated with a two-pronged approach: A topical antibiotic to reduce bacteria on the skin and in the pore, and an exfoliating agent to break up clogs in the pore and slough dead skin cells that clog pores.





OTC acne products usually contain the antibacterial agent Benzoyl Peroxide and/or the exfoliant Salicylic Acid, a Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA). (I find it helpful to use a blackhead extractor to completely clear my pores after I've used a BHA for a couple of days.) These actually work quite well, but your dermatologist can prescribe medications that work even better.





As a plus, prescription medications won't contain extra ingredients that can irritate skin. OTC products often contain extra ingredients that are potential skin irritants. That's a real problem because, if a product irritates your skin, you have to stop using it -- and then you're right back where you started from.





If you decide to try OTC products first, read the labels and use an online cosmetic dictionary to understand the ingredients. Avoid mail order acne-fighting ';systems'; like ProActiv, CTRL, Murad, Skin ID, etc.. They are mostly overpriced Salicylic Acid/Benzoyl Peroxide. Good luck!
My dermatologist is awesome, and totally worth it, but I had insurance so it was cheap. As for whether it can get worse before it gets better it is completely true although it doesn't always happen (didn't happen to me), it depends on what they give you. Just discuss everything with your Dr, if they're good they should be able to put you at ease.
Yes it is worth it. They get you access to the best and strongest products for any of your skin problems. I had severe cystic acne and they fixed it. Prescription products are the strongest products you can get. often...these products are extremely expensive if your insurance doesn't pay for it. Most of the time, they will. One of mine they didn't pay for and it was worth $400. Plus...check if your dermatologist accepts your insurance. and remember...whos the one who went to medical school for this? they studied for years. trust them.
the dermatologist i go to charges $45 per visit even with insurance i believe, but it is worth it because she's great. its not true that going to the dermatologist will make your skin worse. they'll probably just look at your skin with this light/magnifyer thing and determine how bad your acne is and prescribe something for you. in some cases, depending on the medicine prescribed to you it can get worse, but for a short period of time. like it will break out, and then clear up and you'll have pretty clear skin the rest of the time. i had moderate acne so my derm put me on minocycline and benzaclin. the mino wasn't strong enough so then she put me on a birth control that clears skin which is great becuase it also has tons of other benefits. i'd say it's definitely worth a trip if you want your skin to be in better shape
yes it is it cleans out your face and if it really bad then yes usally acne doesnt get better in less your treating it