Many treatments are available for acne including prescription pills, creams, and washes which are generally covered by insurance programs. In addition, we have several lasers, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels available, and these are generally not covered by insurance programs.
If necessary, in severe cases of acne, a medication called Accutane may be prescribed. If you need this medication, please visit this website www.ipledgeprogram.com first prior to your clinic visit. The use of Accutane is restricted and will require a great deal of paper work by your physicians and patience on your part to complete the treatment.
Recently the manufacturer of Accutane has stopped making this medication. There are still some generic companies that have it available. Therefore, going forward, we will attempt to avoid using this treatment. We may still prescribe it is very sellect cases. If you feel that you acne is very severe and very resistant to other treatments, then we may consider prescribing the generic form called Isotretinoin. However, this is not going to be a simple process and requires several visits and you have to be understanding.