It is recommended to see a dermatologist for acne, if:
Your acne breakouts are making you uncomfortable or self-conscious of your looks
Your acne is resulting in scars
Your acne is causing dark patches to appear
Your acne fails to respond to over-the-counter remedies and there is a need for a dermatologist-prescribed medical treatment
You are experiencing severe forms of acne like nodules or persistent pimples- a dermatologist can prescribe for best acne treatments to control the acne breakouts and prevent the formation of acne scars.