Should i seek a dermatologists help or just a facial cleansing at a spa?

my skin was just starting to get clear when all of a sudden (same skin regimen) all hell broke loose. my cheeks began itching and slowly turned red. now, i have about 6 soon to be pimples on my right cheek, about 3 tiny tiny ones on my left check, three near my side burn and two on my chin (not to mention the gang of bumps on my forehead), what's going on? now, i don't know if i should got to a dermatologist (who might possibly prescribe something i have yet to NOT try) or maybe try getting it taken care of at a spa (glycolic peel?)


water? check. vitamins? check. herbal supplements? check. bp? check. salicylic acid, differin, clean n clear, retin-a micro, alpha hydroxy, nature's cure, NOTHING, the list goes on and on...Should i seek a dermatologists help or just a facial cleansing at a spa?
Something is obviously irritating your skin. Did you change your laundry detergent, soap, body wash, shampoo? Should i seek a dermatologists help or just a facial cleansing at a spa?
go to a spa for a facial first. if it absolutely doesnt clear within 3 times you go there, then go to a dermatoligist
Getting facials at a spa is pretty much a service for ';making good skin better';. Spas and facial peels do not do much to ';make bad skin good';. It takes a very deep glycolic or TCA peel (which can take two to three weeks to recover from completely) to have a large effect on skin, and those are primarily done to treat acne scarring, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and pigmentation issues. Most facial peels are only superficial, in order to minimize down-time -- and are an expensive option that doesn't provide long-term results. There are many options you haven't yet tried.





It does sound like you're over-irritating your skin with too many treatments. (I'm sure you're not currently on everything you've listed above, though.) Or, you might be developing rosacea. You might want to consider Clinac-BPO for your acne (only if your skin is extremely oily). It's a special formulation of benzoyl peroxide with an extra ingredient called Acrysorb to help absorb excess oil. There's also a facial wash called Plexion (prescription) which is helpful for acne. There's also a new laser/light treatment called Isolaz. You can go to www.isolaz.com to see if there is a provider in your area.





You didn't mention your age, so your acne just be worsening -- some people have flares at different stages. If you have insurance, utilize it instead of spending out-of-pocket money on superficial chemical peels or spa treatments that have to be repeated constantly.