ACNE treatment
Ages 18-64
FSA or HSA eligible
When you need it, get treatment for ACNE from an online physician or NP. With Optum Clinic, you can receive virtual treatment on your timetable from reputable telehealth providers at a fixed cost with no unexpected charges. Pay a fixed price; visits with insurance are not accepted. Fill your prescription at a preferred pharmacy if you are prescribed medication for ACNE. If you have health insurance, it might pay for the cost of the prescription drugs you take.
Quickly receive virtual care from a licenced clinician without making an appointment
Respond to a few health inquiries and make contact with a physician.
Any prescribed medication can be delivered or picked up at the pharmacy of your choice.
A fixed visitation fee is required; insurance is not accepted.
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Why does acne occur?
There are four common (and frequently linked) causes of acne vulgaris, or common acne:
1. An excessive amount of sebum, an oily material that lubricates the hairs that pierce the skin's surface. Genetics and hormones can affect how much sebum your hair follicles produce. Dead skin cells can cling to one another and clog your pores when your sebaceous (oil) glands overproduce sebum.
2. The pores are overly contaminated, Cutibacterium acnes, or C. acnes, is the name of these bacteria, and they eat sebum.
3. An excessive number of keratinocytes, the skin cells that produce keratin. Keratin causes hyperkeratinization, or the buildup of dead skin cells on the skin's surface, which closes pores.
4. Localised inflammation, which could be connected to a decrease in the variety of microorganisms in the skin's microbiome.
Various acne treatments can address various acne triggers. For instance, C can be killed by benzoyl peroxide acne cream. acne, lessen swelling, and assist in removing dead skin cells from your skin. Retinoids, such as tretinoin (Retin-A), can help clear your pores and restore normal sebum production.
Common acne treatments
The most effective acne treatment is one that targets the root cause of your acne and is suitable for your skin type. For the best effects, doctors frequently recommend a combination of acne treatments.
Topical retinoids
Tretinoin (Retin-A) cream
Adapalene (Differin) gel
Tazarotene (Avage, Tazorac)
Benzoyl peroxide
Topical antiseptic available in many forms and in combinations like benzoyl peroxide-clindamycin (BenzaClin Gel)
Topical antibiotics
Erythromycin (A/T/S, EMGEL, Erygel)
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Dapsone (Aczone) gel
Azelaic acid and salicylic acid
Skin exfoliants available in prescription strength and over the counter
Oral antibiotics
Doxycycline
Minocycline
Tetracycline
Hormonal agents
To treat hormonal acne in women, clinicians may prescribe combined oral contraceptives or spironolactone
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to receive this treatment?
This treatment may be right for you if:
• You have acne on your face.
• You don't have several areas of your body covered with acne, severe acne scarring, or cystic acne.
• You are not expecting a child.
What separates acne from pimples?
Acne is a long-term skin disorder that results in inflammatory lesions, or breakouts, on the face, back, and chest. Why that particular place? Because of the abundance of oil glands in these regions, which, in some situations, might block your pores. A comedone, another name for an obstructed hair follicle, is what's commonly referred to as a pimple. A few distinct kinds of pimples exist, and not all of them indicate that you have acne:
• Blackheads: small, inflamed bumps with a black tip, also known as open comedones
• Whiteheads/pustules: small, inflamed bumps with a pus-filled tip, also known as closed comedones
• Papules: small, inflamed bumps that don't have a pus-filled tip
• Nodules: large (5mm+), inflamed lesions that are deeper than papules or pustules
• Cysts: a more severe form of nodule that often leads to acne scars
Why is it that Optum Clinic does not offer isotretinoin (Accutane)?
Since isotretinoin (Accutane) is used to treat severe forms of acne, such as cystic acne, that have not responded to other therapies, it is not available through Optum Clinic. For the most potent acne drugs, you should consult a dermatologist or primary care physician (PCP) if you have been diagnosed with cystic acne.
How can I boost my confidence while receiving acne treatment?
Acne isn't your fault. It does not imply that you are ill or dirty. Chronic acne is a skin disorder that is mostly hereditary. You are more likely to get acne if either of your parents had it.
Acne affects all ages, not just teens. And the main reason Americans see a dermatologist is for this reason. You're not by yourself.
Please do not hesitate to contact a therapist or mental health counselor if you are experiencing emotional distress as you and your physician discuss the optimal acne treatment regimen for your particular skin type. It's common for emotions of despair or social anxiety to result from increased self-consciousness. A therapist can assist you in developing coping mechanisms for your discomfort.
What kinds of visits are possible?
34 states offer message-only visits, while all 50 states and Washington, D.C. offer video visits. Select your state first to view your visit possibilities.
Can I pay for a visit or prescription drugs with my health insurance?
At this time, Optum Clinic Clinic does not accept health insurance for visits. You can submit a claim to your insurance provider for reimbursement, but we can’t guarantee they’ll reimburse you. If you typically pay for your prescription drugs with insurance, you can do the same with those that are prescribed by Optum Clinic. The cost of medication isn’t included in the cost of your visit.
How does Optum Clinic protect my health information?
Optum Clinic protects your health information by strictly following the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA governs what Optum Clinic and your healthcare providers can do with your medical information, as well as your contact and payment information. Optum Clinic doesn’t and will never sell your personal information. Learn more on our privacy page.