Acne Treatment
Acne treatment for teens and adults in Chapin, SC, from a board-certified dermatologist. Topical, oral, and procedural options matched to your skin.
Why a dermatologist for acne
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, and most cases can be managed effectively with the right regimen. The right regimen depends on the type of acne (comedonal, inflammatory, nodulocystic), the severity, where it occurs, and how your skin has responded to past treatments.
A general-practice approach often defaults to one or two over-the-counter products. A dermatology approach starts with a clinical assessment of your skin type and acne pattern, then matches a treatment to what your skin actually needs.
Treatment options we offer
- Topical retinoids (tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene)
- Topical antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide
- Topical anti-inflammatories
- Oral antibiotics for inflammatory acne
- Hormonal therapy (spironolactone, oral contraceptives)
- Oral isotretinoin (formerly Accutane) for severe or refractory cases
- Chemical peels for active acne and post-acne pigmentation
- Laser and light treatments for selected cases
- Acne scar revision (separate consultation)
Adult acne, particularly in women, often has a hormonal component that responds to systemic therapy. If topical treatment has not worked, that does not mean treatment has failed. It means the regimen needs to be different.