When to see a doctor
- All patients with inflammatory acne.
- If noninflammatory acne does not respond to treatment.
- If you develop emotional problems as a result of your acne.
- When signs of overproductions of androgens are present.
- If you suspect new prescription medication causes your acne.
- If you suspect that greasy cosmetics or other topical preparations may aggravate your acne.
Provided by ArmMed Media
Revision date: June 22, 2011
Last revised: by Sebastian Scheller, MD, ScD
Revision date: June 22, 2011
Last revised: by Sebastian Scheller, MD, ScD