Dermatologist Career Guide and Counseling

Question: What can a dermatologist do to get rid of pimples? I've tried everything to get rid of my pimples but I still break out about once a month. Could going to a dermatologist help? Also, i probably won't outgrow it because my mom still gets the same acne and she's in her forty's

Answer: I'll answer your question with a question, if that's okay. Do you think seeing a dermatologist could hurt you? If you don't... well, neither do I. (As for what a dermatologist can do for you: they can prescribe something you might not be familiar with.) Best of health & good luck.

Question: How does a dermatologist check whether a patient's hair follicle is alive? A spot of my hair lost due to an injury of my scalp. It's been two years. A dermatologist said that stand of hair would grow back just juged by beholding. Do you think that conclusion could be accurate?

Answer: Yeah it could be but there are tests to be done on the scalp and hair around the bald spot to see if the hair could grow back or to see if the root is dead. the hair that grows out of the scalp is already dead all that is alive is the root its self.

Question: How likely is it that a dermatologist and an anesthesiologist could open a private business together? I'm going to dermatology and my friend is going for anesthesiology. Owning your own business makes a dermatologist about $400,000 a year as opposed to working in a hospital and getting $180,000. Same goes for any doctor. You make more if you own your own place. How would a dermatologist and an anesthesiologist go into business together? Is it possible? Is this a stupid idea?

Answer: The business of medicine is very complicated, especially for anesthesiologists, as we (usually) rely on other physicians to provide us with patients (surgeons, mostly). Unless you're doing pain management you'll most likely need to be affiliated with a hospital or surgery center. Although you make more if you own your own business, you also have markedly increased expenses (rent, staff salaries and benefits, supply costs, etc) that an employed physician does not have. The only thing that matters is how much you get to take home in the end. Unless you are close to finishing your residency, it's kinda silly to even think about such things. And if you ARE in residency, you'd know that your plan isn't really feasible.

Question: How much does a dermatologist usually cost? I know we live in different states, different insurance, different dermatologist, but how much do they cost normally? And if it's a respectable price, can anyone help me convince my mom to get me to a dermatologist, she keeps on saying how expensive it is. [Yes, the dermatologist I want to go to covers our insurance] It's for face acne. Not Severe.

Answer: I went to see a dermatologist 2 months ago and she prescribed me some really good stuff doxyciline pills, and 2 creams for my face, all my acne is gone and it was all 20 dollars i live in the U.S. though,and i am on my dad's insurance he has really good insurance, if your trying to go see a derm. with no insurance then yea its a lot of money like maybe 50-100 dollars depending on how bad your acne is,like you said it depends on where you live. If you cant see a derm, just try my routine my derm. told me to do,wash your face twice a day, with warm water to clean out your pores,and rinse with cold to close your pores back up for there's no dirt going back in there to prevent more pimples,use a moisturizing soap like dove, and if you have really dry skin apply a lotion like coca butter,aveeno,baby lotion, DON'T PICK YOUR PIMPLES, i use to but now i don't and it really works they go away w/o leaving a scar,drink plenty of water a day,and eat your fruits and veggies,good luck, i hope i helped,if you have any more concerns please email me. =)

Question: Who has been to a dermatologist for treating acne and had good results? I have mild acne which I got a few months ago and i am scared it might worsen. I am considering going to a dermatologist. Is that a good idea?

Answer: I always felt like they were experimenting on me, like let's try this, OK, now let's try this! They seemed to love prescribing antibiotics, which I think is a terrible way to treat acne, because it makes the bacteria stronger. I have great, smooth skin now, but only because I took control, started being gentler to my skin, and learned how to treat it myself. Try this: Don't touch your face. You'd be surprised how much your skin can improve just by doing something so simple. The over-the-counter stuff worked way better for me than any antibiotics or expensive acne treatments. There are three steps: 1. Cleanse with a non-soap cleanser like Cetaphil or Purpose. 2. Apply a product with 1% or 2% salicylic acid to get rid of dead skin and oil buildup that can clog pores. A good and cheap one (around $10) is Neutrogena Rapid Clear. It says on the bottle that you'll see results in 8 hours, and it's true! 3. Now that you've got the salicylic acid working to unclog your pores, you need to apply a product that will kill the bacteria that's helping to cause pimples. A good one is the weakest concentration of benzoyl peroxide, because you need to be gentle to your skin. Neutrogena makes an acne spot treatment with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. You can use it sparingly all over your face. Start out doing this once a day. It can be your nighttime routine or something. See how your skin takes to it. Depending on how well it works, you can either do every other day or go up to twice a day.

Question: How would you find a good dermatologist? How would you go about finding a good dermatologist in your area? Are there any online or any good resources?

Answer: As a rule your PCP (Primary Care Physician) has to refer you to a specialists to meet the requirements of your insurance company. If you don't have insurance then I would ask friends, family, co-workers, etc. Then once I got a few names I would Google them to check on lawsuits, disciplinary action, etc.

Question: How much does accutane cost, and is it hard to find a dermatologist? Does anyone know how much it costs to get Accutane? Mind you I don't have any insurance and am living on my own. I go to school part time and work part time. I was wondering if I might be able to afford it. For those of you who have insurance, how much does the insurance company pay, and how much do you pay? Should I look into getting an insurance provider or would it cost about the same if I were to pay out of pocket? Also, is it hard to find a dermatologist? How does one go about finding one? Maybe the dermatologist can help me find an insurance carrier that would help with the costs. And are there other costs for being on this medicine? I'm pretty sure the visits to the dermatologist will cost money, and the cost of gas for getting to and from the office. Anything else? Thanks for all your help.

Answer: Accutane cost alot. Determatologist are not hard to find and or not that expensive. You may not even Accutane, that's only for people with severe acne and who have tried everything else.

Question: 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?

Answer: I've been to a dematologist for problems such as psoriasis, but I wouldn't go for acne unless it was severe. Try ProActive Solutions. IT WORKS!!!!!!!! I had awful acne up until I started to use it! Hope this helped! Good luck!

Question: How much is a visit to the Dermatologist without health insurance? I've tried everything and I can't get rid of my acne. I don't have health insurance because I've turned 19 and I only have a part-time job and am a part-time student. How much would it cost to go to a dermatologist and get a prescription? I live in Rochester MN with the Mayo Clinic so I will probably go there.

Answer: The dermatologist visit is usually around 60-100 dollars. A general practitioner can also prescribe acne medication, so if you have a health clinic on campus check out that option. If you dont have prescription insurance either, make sure that you ask for them to prescribe a medication that has a generic available. Brand name creams can easily be over $100 and only last about a month. A good one to ask for is Retin-A, its generic is Tretinoin.

Question: How much does a dermatologist cost in New Zealand? I'm in Auckland, have just started back on Risperdal, with really bad acne as a result. Thinking of going to see a dermatologist, just wanted to know what the general price range is. Also, if anyone on Risperdal had/has bad acne what did you do? Any experiences with a dermatologist would be helpful too, thanks.

Answer: I usually buy my dermatologists at The Warehouse (where everyone gets a bargain ;-). NZ$ 29.99 last time I looked. But you can get used dermatologists at Trademe.co.nz, too of course.

Question: How much will a visit to the dermatologist cost for blackheads? I have crazy blackheads on my nose and around it. I tried many products to get rid of it but they dont seem to work. My pores are pretty big and the blackheads are deep. How much will a visit to the dermatologist cost for removing blackheads?

Answer: It really depends on where you live (big city, small city) and what service you get. When I went I paid around $200 for blackhead removal, products and so forth. Not very cheap. If you want to save money though get a professional blackhead extractor..It is pretty cheap under $15 and you can use it yourself to get rid of the blackheads . You can get one from http://www.blackheadproducts.com They don't do anything special, just use that tool and give you some stuff to put on there..Just get some tea tree oil and an extractor and you'll be fine and your pocketbook will feel a bit heavier! :)

Question: How much is a cost of a visit to the dermatologist in gilbert, arizona? I don't have insurance but I need to go to the dermatologist quite badly because I've had a severe breakout since December and it's already April... I'm afraid that if I don't treat it now I'll have deep scarring that won't go away very soon. Is it very expensive to visit the dermatologist if you don't have insurance?

Answer: It will probably cost a lot. I have a couple of suggestions for you. First, call a local teaching hospital and see if they have a dermatology clinic. These clinics are staffed by students in dermatology, and supervised by graduate dermatologists. They will see folks like you, at greatly reduced rates. The second suggestion is to try to negotiate a fee with any other dermatologist, many will lower their fee to someone who does not have insurance. Best wishes to you.

Question: What dermatologist treatment should i get? i was on accutane for 5 1/2 months and it cleared my skin up tremendously. but it left severe scarring from where the acne was the worst, and lots of discoloration and i still break out but it much small episodes. Please dont say proactiv or some over the counter treatment because im highly allergic to most of them. What kind of treatment can a dermatologist perform to improve my skin? a laser, peel, etc? thank you!

Answer: I'm glad to hear you are not on accutane anymore. NO females in child bearing years should take this drug. There has been much news about more side effects in the last month. No only does it raise cholestrol, but can cause poor vision and hearing problems that are permanent. If you go to the dermatologist, he will most likely put you on some precription drug. If you break out in small episodes, I would think you could control it with good hygiene and eating habits. Gycolic acid will help keep the pores unblocked by removing the top layer of dead skin. Actually, any type of alpha hydroxy will do that. you can get some OTC products with about an 8% acid. It will also help the discolored areas and soften the scars. Did you try 10% benzoyl peroxide on the problem areas?

Question: How do i find a Dermatologist around my area? for acne problems, i need a dermatologist quick! i live in California does anyone know a website were i can find a good dermatologist in my area?

Answer: Put: Dermatologist in ______ (your area/zip code). Research some of the sites and call them up if you have any questions. Get an appointment and make sure you know what the fees are.

Question: How do you find the best doctor and dermatologist for yourself? I have never had a regular doctor. I'm 26 and the last check up I had was when I was 11. I need to see a doctor about some serious back pain, and a dermatologist to check out a few spots, but there are so many to choose from. What do I do?

Answer: It is hard to find a good doctor, one that you like. Most hospitals have a physician referral person. One good way is to look in the physician section in the yellow pages and the best way is referral by friends. You may have to try 2 to 3 to get a doctor you can communicate with. They are listed under physicians and under physician specialties. You can even ask the receptionist questions about that particular doctor and you can make an appointment for a get-acquainted time.

Question: How much would it cost to visit a dermatologist to get rid of acne? I'm turning 18 so I won't have any insurance.. But I have mild acne and I'm thinking of visiting a dermatologist..but I'm unsure of expenses. How much would a visit be? And medication? I've tried lots of different products over time but everything just seems to make it worse.. I live in Illinois by the way, if that helps. About what would the price range be?

Answer: Well $50 check Up fee And acne medicene doesn't come cheap. Expect maybe $150 and you could ask him to give you samples.