Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following acne–related questions:

1. What type of acne do I have?
   
   
2. Would you consider my acne to be mild, moderate or severe?
   
   
3. What may have caused me to develop acne?
   
   
4. Is my acne likely to leave scarring?
   
   
5. What kind of treatment would you suggest for my acne?
   
   
6. How long will it likely take for my acne to improve?
   
   
7. If my current form of treatment fails, what will be the next step?
   
   
8. What would you suggest to prevent future outbreaks of acne?
   
   
9. Can you recommend brands of facewash, soap, sunscreen, cosmetics and lotion?
   
   
10. Are my children more likely to develop acne because I have the condition?