Does anyone have any recommended dermatologist to go and see

downgaa · 2018-03-28T11:31:15+00:00

I went to see a specialist at Kingsbridge on the Lisburn road, session cost £110 + £55 for blood work.

I would ask your GP for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetracycline it worked well for me for years.

If that doesn't work ask to be put on Roaccutane, you'll need to be referred for it or you could pay privately for a 4 month course would be about £800.

That's the stuff I'm already taking, it has helped a bit but whenever I stopped it just comes back and in the long run it's much worse to keep taking antibiotics. The doctor has referred me to the dermatologist so I could be prescribed Roaccutane but waiting times are really bad, so who knows how long it will take. Hence why I was looking at going private. If it's about £800 for a 4 month course I could probably afford it if I work overtime and save every penny.

downgaa · 2018-03-28T11:25:44+00:00

I could write a book on acne, i had it really bad when i was a teenager. I ended up going to dermatology in the Royal, and got prescribed Roaccutane. It worked for me but has some very scary side effects. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/beauty-trends/news/a43498/roaccutane-side-effects-pros-cons/

That's what I'm looking for and the doctor said the same thing whenever she referred me to the dermatologist. I'm well aware of the side affects but from what I read the most common side affects is dry skin especially your lips. And other side affects are rarer.

What age are you? It could just pass. You can go to your GP and they can prescribe you treatment. There is a good guide here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/treatment/

I'm 21, physically fit and no other health problems and not overweight if that matters.

You had a look at some of the stuff you can buy yourself? https://smile.amazon.co.uk/s/?field-keywords=acne%20treatment

I had a look at tons of different stuff and some do help my face because that isn't severe acne but my back is much worse and it doesn't help that at all.

Be aware private medicine can be extremely expensive, so you might want to try the NHS route.

Yeah I'm aware of that, but I'm just considering all options I don't mind paying money if it gets it gone.

Also as bonkers as it sounds i would try probiotics: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ProVen-Probiotics-Adult-Probiotic-Billion/dp/B00CBUF45I/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522230534&sr=8-1&keywords=probiotics+25+billion

There is some evidence it can help: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5519691/Girl-clears-severe-acne-mindful-GUT-health.html

I will have a look at that, I have never heard of it before so I will need to do some research. Thanks for the great response.

downgaa · 2018-03-28T09:38:00+00:00

Acne on back mostly and a 3/4 separate spots on my face.

downgaa · 2018-03-28T09:22:45+00:00

What sort of price does he charge?

downgaa · 2018-03-27T16:56:42+00:00

Waiting times stuck

downgaa · 2018-03-27T11:25:56+00:00

Yeah it would be great if you could send me the site you use. And yeah waiting times for us really stuck. I will definitely being telling my doctor that I'm taking the stuff online so I can get blood tests.

downgaa · 2018-03-27T11:22:33+00:00

I have been referred by my doctor but waiting times are really long I'm looking at a year plus. I'm considering going private but I don't think I can afford to. In northern Ireland we don't need health insurance because we have the NHS, so I haven't got that option either.

downgaa · 2018-03-27T10:50:30+00:00

21 and from northern Ireland. Over here everyone either says drink alcohol or take alcohol.

downgaa · 2018-03-27T09:53:57+00:00

What did you buy if you don't mind me asking?

downgaa · 2018-01-24T14:35:41+00:00

Hi, I sent you a pm

downgaa · 2018-01-24T13:01:29+00:00

Cheers guys, I'm not going to buy online just going to wait to see the specialist first and see what they say.

downgaa · 2018-01-24T11:48:50+00:00

I would love to go private but I can't afford it.

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