Acne & Dermatologist... ??

i%26#039;ve had acne since i was 15 (now im 17) and 2 months ago i decided to go to a dermatologist, by the way i dont have health insurance, so i paid $60 in cash... well he said that everything about chocolate and greasy food are all myths and it doesnt cause acne... well he prescribed me tetracycline 500mg for 4 months 1 capsule a day. and a cream called adult acnomel... its been 2 months since i started taking them and i havent had any results yet.... and my next appointment is in october....


Last week me and my gf went to a spa and i asked how much it was to make an appointment if i dont have insurance, and the lady said it was a free consultation.. so i schedule an appointment for september since it was free..... Now my question........ What should i tell the dr over there?? that im currently taking that medicine or what?? since is a free consultation could he prescribe me something?





the spa is called onia, and they do microdermabrasion,laserhair removal and more.


thnx.|||tetracycline wont do anything for you.





GET ACCUTANE! It%26#039;s the only thing that helped me!|||Yes, do tell them what meds you%26#039;re on and what topical creams or solutions you use. They need to know this, as some treatments can have adverse reactions to what is allready in and on your body. Their response will help you make an informed decision on what types of treatments will work best for you.|||The Spa isn%26#039;t going to prescribe anything. The Spa is going to provide facial services.


Yes you should let them know what you are taking but you should know that just like the prescription. You will have to keep going to the Spa for results.





Microdermabrasion session first of all costs around $100.00 and you will have to go and you may not see results until after 6 or 7 visits.


I suggest you continue with your prescription, follow up with the doctor and go to the Spa. Pamper yourself, that will help relieve stress on your skin.|||yeah, don%26#039;t be afraid or hesitant of telling your doctor or any doctor what you%26#039;re taking. they should be aware of it, so as to properly prescribe you medication. i%26#039;m not quite sure if the doctor at the spa will prescribe you medication, since it doesn%26#039;t sound like they do, and strictly perform those procedures. they may or they may not, but they might do consultations on those procedures only.





PS... have you really not tried proactiv? a mixture of proactiv and a regular workout schedule will be healthier for your skin. also, taking vitamin e is crucial if you want clearer skin. i had mild acne, and my acne ceases to exist.