Doctors are extremely busy
people that are often overworked,
underpaid and sometimes harassed
by patients that have little
to complain about. However
I believe they genuinely want
to help their patients, and
will take your acne condition
seriously. There are a number
of simple steps you can take
to ensure you maximise the
chance of getting the right
help from your doctor in treating
your acne
1. A key skill in getting
the best out of any situation
is clear communication. Your
doctor can only act on the
information you give him about
your condition. Not providing
the 'full story' is the primary
reason for misdiagnosis or
a lack of urgent attention.
Make sure you tell your doctor,
how long you've had the acne,
what treatments you've tried,
where does the acne occur
and is it worsened by reaction
to stress of sunlight.
2. Ask questions about any
aspect of your acne that you
want to clarify. A good tip
is to write down the questions
you want to ask, before you
speak to your doctor, to ensure
you cover everything. Don't
feel embarrassed by asking
certain questions, remember
there are 'no dumb questions'
3. Understand that there are
no miracle cures for acne,
and that you may have to try
a number of different treatments
before you find one, which
is effective, against your
particular type.
4. Make sure you mention the
emotional side of how your
acne makes you feel, if this
is of particular concern to
you. This is a vital area
that is often overlooked,
and is clearly important particularly
if your acne is resulting
in depression, or resulting
in a reduction in your social
interactions with others.
5. If your doctor prescribes
any medication, make sure
you fully understand
a)how to apply the treatment,
b)how long will it be before
you see any improvement,
c)any side-effects that you
may experience,
d)when do you need to return
for a follow up, and
e)how long the treatment will
last. These key questions
will ensure you are fully
informed about the treatment
programme you are embarking
on.
Remember your doctor is there
to help you overcome both
the physical and emotional
side of acne. If you don't
feel you can easily approach
your doctor, find an alternative
medical professional, such
as a dermatologist. What ever
you decide to do, ensure you
seek help, and don't let acne
get the better of you.
About the author:
Peter Vine is a successful
online publisher of Acne-Treatment-Expert .com He
provides practical advice
and the latest information
on all aspects of adult acne treatments,
which you can readily research
on his website.
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