Personalized Acne Treatment Management Plan

Understanding Your Acne Treatment

This management plan is designed to help you achieve the best possible results from your acne treatment. Follow these guidelines carefully and maintain regular communication with your dermatologist.

Daily Skincare Routine

Morning

1. Cleanse: Use prescribed or recommended gentle cleanser
2. Medicate: Apply prescribed topical medications
3. Moisturize: Use non-comedogenic moisturizer if prescribed
4. Protect: Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen

Evening

1. Remove makeup (if applicable)
2. Cleanse: Repeat morning cleansing routine
3. Medicate: Apply nighttime medications as prescribed
4. Moisturize: If recommended by your dermatologist

Prescribed Medications

• Topical Treatments:

  • Apply as directed by your dermatologist
  • Use only pea-sized amounts
  • Allow products to dry completely between applications

• Oral Medications:

  • Take exactly as prescribed
  • Report any side effects immediately
  • Complete full course of treatment

Important Guidelines

• Don't: Pick or squeeze acne lesions
• Avoid: Oil-based products and heavy makeup
• Limit: Sun exposure and tanning
• Clean: Pillowcases weekly
• Replace: Makeup products every 3-6 months

Follow-up Care

• Schedule follow-up appointments every 4-8 weeks
• Take progress photos monthly
• Track any side effects or concerns
• Contact office if experiencing unusual reactions

Expected Timeline

• Initial improvement: 4-6 weeks
• Significant results: 8-12 weeks
• Maintenance phase: Ongoing as directed

Emergency Contact Information

Clinic Phone: [Insert Number] After Hours: [Insert Number] Emergency: 911