Acne
Face, chest & back
Every 6-8 weeks until clear
Most insurance and Medicare accepted
Acne comes from oil, clogged pores, bacteria and inflammation, and hormones play a part for many adults. Prescription treatment works on all four, and we keep adjusting until your skin is clear.
Signs to look for
Blackheads and whiteheads, red bumps, deep painful cysts along the jaw, and dark marks or scars where spots have healed.
Treatment options
Prescription retinoids, antibiotics or hormonal treatment, matched to your skin and your plans.
Isotretinoin with monthly visits for severe or scarring acne.
Questions we hear
How long until I see a difference? Most people see change at 8 to 12 weeks. The first month can look slightly worse.
Is acne treatment covered by insurance? The visits and most prescriptions usually are. Peels for leftover marks are self-pay.
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Results vary from person to person, and every treatment carries some risk. A spot that bleeds, grows quickly or looks unlike your others should be seen within days.
In short
Where it shows
Face, chest & back
Typical follow-up
Every 6-8 weeks until clear
First visit
Insurance, or $195 self-pay
Your provider
A dermatologist or our physician assistant
Other conditions we treat.
Face, scalp, ears & back
Skin Cancer
Basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma, found early and treated in one practice.
Anywhere on the body
Moles & New Spots
A new mole after 30, or one that looks different from the rest, deserves a look.
Hands, elbows, knees & face
Eczema
Dry, itchy patches that flare in Denver’s dry winters.