What exactly do dermatologist do? And how can they help with your skin problems like acne or blotchyness?

Like what do dermatologist do for you? And what goes on when you visit one? Is it benifical to go to a dermatologist for things like (not severe) acne? i am already using proactiv (have been for over a month) and it hasnt done anything for all the acne i have under the skin, and im extremely pale (naturally) so all of my acne shows up and it hurts half the time. please help if you can.





thanks for all the answers!!|||A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in conditions of the skin. Since they are a specialist, they are the one you go for skin conditions. When you go to a dermatologist for the first time, you%26#039;ll have to fill out paperwork, before the doctor sees you. You%26#039;ll be taken to a room by his/her assistant %26amp; you may be asked some more questions, as your paperwork is reviewed. The doctor will see you, read the paperwork you filled out, then you%26#039;ll be asked some questions, then your skin condtition will be examined. A diagnosis will be made %26amp; you%26#039;ll no doubt receive a prescription for medication needed to correct the problem. I went to a dermatologist a few times, for dermatitis. The visits were very relaxing %26amp; I liked the doctor %26amp; his staff.





P.S. I haven%26#039;t heard any success stories from people using Proactiv, so you may want to see a dermatologist soon.|||A Dermatologist is a Doctor that specializes in the study and care of the skin...which is the bodies biggest organ. Yes, a dermatologist can help you with things like acne, as well as many other skin problems. If you acne is not severe then you should ask your regular Doctor about simple treatments first. There are many issues with acne, from hormones, diet, as well as treatment. Sometimes you will find a treatment that works really well, but after a time it will loose it%26#039;s effectiveness and you have to try something else. Best wishes.|||they deal with everything of the skin from acne to cancer and even do surgeries of the had etc. For acne they will start off with antibiotics and topical things like differin and vit A compounds. For severe acne they will use acctain, which I used and got great results.