Acne is more than a few pimples. It can make you dread photos, skip plans and spend a small fortune on products that promise everything and change nothing. Our acne treatment in Springville, UT starts with figuring out exactly what kind of acne you have, then building a plan that clears it and protects your skin from scarring.
Whether you are a teenager with your first real breakout or an adult whose skin suddenly started acting up, we can usually see you quickly and get you started on treatment the same day.
When You Need Acne Treatment
See a dermatology provider when over-the-counter washes and spot treatments have not helped after two or three months, when breakouts are deep and painful, or when they leave dark spots or pitted scars behind. Acne along the jaw and chin in adult women, acne on the chest and back, and sudden breakouts after starting a new medicine are all worth a visit.
Don’t wait for deep, cystic acne to run its course. Cysts and nodules are the type most likely to scar, and scars are much harder to treat than active acne. Some breakouts are not acne at all — rosacea, a follicle infection or a condition called hidradenitis suppurativa can look similar and need different treatment.
Our Acne Treatment Process
Your provider looks at the type of breakouts you have — blackheads and whiteheads, red bumps, pustules or deep cysts — and where they show up. You will talk about your skin care routine, medicines, cycle and any past treatments.
Treatment is then matched to your acne. That can include prescription creams such as retinoids, topical or oral antibiotics for a short course, hormonal options for some women, and isotretinoin for severe or scarring acne. In-office help can include extractions, acne-focused chemical peels and our advanced acne facial with Blu-U light therapy.
Most acne plans take several weeks to show clear improvement, so we schedule a follow-up to check progress and adjust. Many check-ins can be done by telehealth.
While you are on treatment, a few habits help: wash twice a day with a gentle cleanser, skip harsh scrubs, use an oil-free moisturizer and sunscreen, and resist picking. Some acne medicines make skin more sensitive to the sun, which matters at Utah’s altitude, so daily sunscreen is part of the plan.
Acne Treatment Cost in Springville
Cost depends on the type of acne, the medicines you need and whether you choose any in-office treatments. Acne is a medical condition, so office visits and prescriptions are usually billed to health insurance, while cosmetic add-ons such as facials and peels are typically self-pay. Our front desk can help you check your coverage, and your provider will tell you the cost of any cosmetic treatment before it is done.
Why Choose Us
Your acne care is led by a practice whose founder, Dr. Michael Peterson, is board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology. Our physician assistants and nurse practitioner practice dermatology full time, so they see conditions like yours every week. We offer same-day appointments at our Springville office, telehealth follow-ups from your phone, and offices in Provo, Tooele and St. George. Daily Herald readers voted us first in the Best of Utah Valley from 2019 through 2023.
Acne is one of many conditions treated by our medical dermatology team in Springville.