What do you do when you need acne help but derm visits are too expensive?
I’ve been dealing with acne long enough that I know I probably need more than just random skincare advice but seeing a dermatologist regularly is expensive, especially without good insurance.
The frustrating part is that I don’t even know if I need something like azelaic acid, adapalene tretinoin, clindamycin or if I just need to fix my routine first. I don’t want to keep spending money on products that might make things worse, but I also can’t book a derm appointment every time I have a question. I’ve seen more telehealth and app based options lately where they scan your skin, look at your routine and then a dermatologist can review everything before suggesting treatment. That sounds useful in theory but I’m curious if people here have tried anything like that?