When Should Your Teenager See a Dermatologist?

Is your teenager struggling with acne? It can be difficult to know whether to try an Over-The-Counter treatment or see a dermatologist.

Here are a few signs that it’s time to make an appointment with a dermatologist:

• You’ve tried several Over-The-Counter remedies with little or no success
• Your teen’s acne is painful
• You believe acne is affecting your teen’s mental health
• Your teen has scars from acne

Dermatologists are doctors that specialize in treating conditions that affect skin, hair, or nails, and one of these conditions is acne.¹ Dermatologists have extensive training in how to treat all types of acne and acne scarring.

When you are ready to make an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist, we have some tips on how to prepare your teen for their first visit.

References:

American Academy of Dermatology Association. What is a dermatologist? Accessed August 26, 2022. https://www.aad.org/public/fad/what-is-a-derm