Dermatology Before Wedding

Can you get some antibiotics from your dr?

I'm having microdermabrasion this weekend - 37 days out!

Ugh, I'm so worried about this. I have the Neutrogena rapid clear spot gel. It works pretty well at clearing up individual spots, but it's definitely not instantaneous. I'm hoping that if I'm diligent the week beforehand, that I'll at least be able to keep it to a minimum.

I use dr brants microdermabrasian scrum it's $$$$ but it's amazing ... helps with scars , acne and fine lines I swear by it then I use bio oil on my face

I had bacne pretty bad when I was younger, one of the things that helped the most was a tee tree oil acne spray. I can't remember which one I used, but it worked really well. II would recommend only applying it before bed and wearing a loose fitting t shirt you don't really care about. I think I remember it staining some of my darker shirts.

Tea Tree body wash might help it out but the odor is really strong in some of those products.

I recommend going to the derm now so you can get it sorted out. Also, I don't recommend trying any products out before doing this because really, recommendations are things that help SOME skin but not all. In the long run, just going to the derm will save you lots of $$ and stress.

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Have you ever tried Kate Somerville spot treatment? It works like a charm, usually will clear a bad pimple up in about 1-2 days. I swear by it!

Yes definitely talk with your dermatologist! But do it asap! Don't wait till the week of the wedding, what is recommended to you will not even have time to start working in only a week.

I only have some acne, but as of yesterday, am going to a medical spa each month for facials/peel. They are great too for recommending products.

I used to have terrible cystic acne. My dermatologist gave me a cortisone shot because medication didn't work. Cleared up in less than 24 hours. Had no indent, but I've heard that's happened.

I agree with Swin, go to a dermatologist now and get some topical stuff that you can start using to make sure it works. (Some creams and gels can take up to 4-6 weeks until things clear up.) Also, if you're hiring a MUA and it's only a couple of little spots, she could just cover them up for you.

I would definitely go now. I would be really worried to try something new on my skin the week of the wedding.

What if you have a reaction that's worse than the acne??

Sure thing, you need to visit a dermatologist.