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Call your doctor or a dermatologist if: Self-care measures and over-the-counter medicine have not helped after several months; Your acne is severe (for example, you have lots of redness around the pimples or you have cysts) or getting worse;
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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