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Should i go to my regular doctor for acne first and see if he recommends me to a dermatologist?
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Acne: Yes. Of course. Acne is a very common problem that any good primary care doctor can manage this very easily.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: See your pcp first. For more difficult to treat cases see a dermatologist.
Answered 3/29/2014
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