If you haven't visited a dermatologist lately (or ever!), you're missing out on the highest grade of skin treatments available. Though many women are reluctant to visit a doctor for cosmetic reasons, 
San Antonio dermatologist Vivian Bucay (www.drvivianbucay.com) says vanity isn't the reason patients come in: "Acne - regardless of severity - has a significant impact on one's self-esteem and, therefore, it affects an individual's performance whether in school or in the workforce."
Since one third of women over 30 suffer from some degree of acne, pharmaceutical companies have developed many products you may have never heard of. And not only can doctors write a prescription for the most effective treatment, their expertise allows them to choose the specific medicine that will work in harmony with your skin type. "I take many things into consideration," Dr. Bucay explains. "Any underlying medical conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome or another hormonal problem, skin type, fair vs. darker skin tones, oily vs. dry, sensitive vs. normal, and lifestyle habits including exercise, sun exposure, and the amount of time a woman can dedicate to a skin care regimen."
Most insurance providers cover the cost of a yearly or biannual dermatologist appointment to check skin as part of an overall preventive health program. Maximize this visit by asking your doctor about the latest and greatest products below. Many are covered by health plans, and the ones that aren't are worth every out-of-pocket penny. Ask your doctor for samples and discounts if your insurance isn't willing to foot the bill.
For a physician search, google your state's directory of board-certified dermatologists and find out if they accept your insurance provider or ask your family doctor to recommend someone she knows.
Here are some products you may want to inquire about during an office visit:
For Rosacea
Since one third of women over 30 suffer from some degree of acne, pharmaceutical companies have developed many products you may have never heard of. And not only can doctors write a prescription for the most effective treatment, their expertise allows them to choose the specific medicine that will work in harmony with your skin type. "I take many things into consideration," Dr. Bucay explains. "Any underlying medical conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome or another hormonal problem, skin type, fair vs. darker skin tones, oily vs. dry, sensitive vs. normal, and lifestyle habits including exercise, sun exposure, and the amount of time a woman can dedicate to a skin care regimen."
Most insurance providers cover the cost of a yearly or biannual dermatologist appointment to check skin as part of an overall preventive health program. Maximize this visit by asking your doctor about the latest and greatest products below. Many are covered by health plans, and the ones that aren't are worth every out-of-pocket penny. Ask your doctor for samples and discounts if your insurance isn't willing to foot the bill.
For a physician search, google your state's directory of board-certified dermatologists and find out if they accept your insurance provider or ask your family doctor to recommend someone she knows.
Here are some products you may want to inquire about during an office visit:
For Rosacea
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