| | Once we start treatment, there's only one thing on our mind -- when is acne going to be gone? So, I can't really tell you exactly how long it will take your acne to clear up. But I can at least help you get a general idea of how long most treatments take to start working. Keep up with your treatments this week (this is the best thing you can do to get those treatments working). ~ Angela | | Why Aren't My Treatments Working? When you start a new treatment, you're all excited and anxious to see improvement in your skin. So why aren't those treatments working? | Dermatologist Visits Average 9 Months for Acne Treatment So, here's some news. A research study found that most people see their dermatologist for about nine months. That may be a lot longer than you were expecting! | My Prescription Medications Aren't Working! Prescription medications are stronger than over-the-counter options, so you'd think they'd work better and faster. So it's even a bigger letdown when you're not getter results from them. Now what should you do? | Should You Go Back to The Dermatologist? You've been to a dermatologist, used the medications, and still have acne! Should you go back to the dermatologist, find a new one, or scrap the whole idea altogether? Here's how to figure out your next step. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Acne newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com | | | | Springtime Must-Reads | | | Follow me on: | | | | Advertisement | |