Acne is rarely one thing. Dr. Chopade starts every consult by mapping your specific pattern — where breakouts cluster, how they behave around your cycle or stress, and what's already been tried — before recommending a plan.
How we treat acne at Skin Therapeutics
Treatment may combine topical prescriptions, oral therapy where appropriate, and in-clinic procedures like chemical peels or laser to calm active inflammation and reduce future scarring risk. The goal isn't just clearing today's breakout — it's changing the pattern that keeps producing them.
For hormonal acne, that can mean investigating the driver (cycle-related flares, PCOS) rather than endlessly rotating creams. For inflammatory or cystic acne, it usually means acting early and decisively, because deep breakouts are the ones that scar. And if years of over-the-counter products have left your skin barrier irritated, the plan starts by repairing that before adding stronger actives.
What to expect at your first consultation
Expect questions before prescriptions: how long you've had breakouts, what they look like when they flare, what you're currently using, and what has and hasn't worked. Dr. Chopade examines your skin, explains what type of acne you actually have, and walks you through a written plan — typically a home routine plus, where useful, in-clinic sessions. You'll leave knowing what to expect in the first six weeks and when to come back for review.