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Acne – Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Acne is prominently seen on your skin. Doctor can diagnose acne by just a visual examination of your skin. Acne occurs due to high testosterone levels. Doctor may advise blood test and check hormone levels before starting with medications.

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<p><strong>Diagnostic Tests and Procedures for Acne<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>New York &lpar;USA&rpar;&comma; June 19&comma; 2013<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Acne&colon; Diagnostic Tests and Procedures<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Acne is prominently seen on your skin&period; Doctor can diagnose acne by just a visual examination of your skin&period; Doctor thereafter conducts a physical examination of acne on different body parts&period; Doctor also asks about your medical history&period; Women are asked about menstrual cycles and their regularity as acne often flares during menstrual periods and occurs because of irregular periods&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Doctor may advise blood test and check hormone levels before starting with medications&period; Acne occurs due to high testosterone levels&period; If acne is very severe or inflammatory&comma; doctor refers you to a dermatologist&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Before visiting your doctor for acne&comma; gather and keep ready information such as any prescription medications&comma; 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Written By:
Dr. Marilyn Thompson