Saltmarsh Dermatology Call

Acne treatment in Delray Beach

Acne is common in teenagers and adults, and most acne can be treated. We look at your skin, ask what you have tried, and write a plan.

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Your first visit

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Bring the products and medicines you use now, or photos of their labels. We look at your skin and ask about your routine.

You leave with a written plan: what to use, in what order, morning and night.

Treatments we use

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A plan may include creams such as retinoids or benzoyl peroxide, a short course of antibiotic medicine, or, for some women, hormone medicine.

We may also suggest isotretinoin for severe acne. It needs a check-in every 30 days and blood tests for cholesterol and liver. Patients who can get pregnant also need pregnancy tests and must enroll in iPLEDGE, an FDA-required safety program.

We explain the side effects of each before you start.

Why we book a follow-up

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Acne treatment takes weeks to judge. We book a follow-up when we write your plan, and adjust the plan then if we need to.

Questions about acne treatment

Do you treat teenagers?

Yes, from age 12. A parent or guardian comes to the first visit and signs a written consent form.

Is acne treatment covered by insurance?

Acne visits are medical visits, and most plans cover them. Some prescription creams need approval from your plan first; we help with that paperwork.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Helena Westbrook, MD, FAAD, October 7, 2026