We provide a range of treatment options for acne, including topical creams or lotions, prescription medications, and lasers.
Our aesthetician, Peggy, also provides microdermabrasion with infused topical solutions to help control oil.
See the link below to Dr. Irwin's in depth article on acne.
Acne
We treat all types of acne, from mild to cystic acne, at our Seattle dermatology office. We use a range of topical and oral treatment to treat your type of acne.
We are one of the few dermatology offices to have the Aramis laser, a gentle, longwave laser that dries up the oil glands beneath the surface that clog up to make pimples. Insurance companies will not reimburse for Aramis laser treatments. Combining the use of Microdermabrasion and the Aramis laser can supplement your therapies and help prevent new breakouts.
For first time patients we recommend our Certified Physician Assistant, Rebecca Patton, for your initial acne evaluation and treatment. Rebecca is certified to diagnose, treat skin diseases like acne, and prescribe medication. She is very experienced at acne and has less of a wait-time than Dr. Irwin. See Rebecca's bio under Who We Are.
Dr. Irwin is a board certified dermatologist and author and has written an in-depth article on acne that appears on her skin care website, SkinTour.com. For more information on acne and acne treatment, go to Dr. Irwin's Acne In Depth article.