a dermatologist is your expert however many primary care clinicians are quite skilled at helping patients effectively manage their acne. while some over-the-counter acne meds are somewhat effective for certain types of mild acne they are not the definitive treatment. managing acne at home with the limited choices available to you can be frustrating and slow. medical providers have a wide range of treatment options. all you need to do is make an appointment and start the process. the goal of acne management is to limit those breakouts and minimize permanent scarring. get a medical professional on your team. i think you will be pleased by the outcome.
if i'm using the correct acne treatment (for me) should i still be having breakouts about every other week? . i'm wondering if i should go to a dermatologist or if something over the counter will work for my breakouts. my products seem to clear my skin up for about a week then i'll be all broken out and covered in pimples the following week. i'm really just wondering if i need a different product or if this every other week break out is normal and expected. thanks