Protecting Your Self Image From Acne
I hate my spots and have to cover them up when I go out. My doctor is no use as he says I only have mild acne. Will acne laser treatment work for me?
It can be very difficult to get doctors to understand how bad you feel your acne is but, if you always cover it up, there may not be much for the doctor to look at. It is worth following a few simple guidelines whenever you go to your doctor:
Keep your hair away from your forehead so that any comedones and other acne lesions there are clearly seen. You could take some hairgrips with you and pin your hair back or up once you get to the surgery.
If you are male and shaving, don’t forget to shave on the day you see your doctor. Stubble can cover spots and make them difficult to see.
Why not ask for the first appointment for the day? That way, you won’t have to sit in a crowded waiting room, feeling self-conscious.
If you really can’t bear the thought of going without make-up, you must be prepared to remove it before consulting your doctor. In order to make a clear diagnosis, he will need to look closely at your skin. That is his job and he will have to look at far worse things than your skin, even if you can’t imagine this! So take make-up remover with you and gently remove it just before going in to see your doctor.
