Can acne cause scars?
Acne is common, but only one in five people with acne get scarring. Scarring is caused when the affected skin pore swells and breaks down into the surrounding tissue. The skin responds to repair the area, by forming new fibrous tissue, "collagen". Scars can form in different ways: if there is a loss of tissue in the …
Can I get a referral letter to see a dermatologist?
The online doctors at Qoctor can provide you with a referral letter to see a dermatologist, for specialist assessment of acne. To get a referral letter, you will need to answer a few questions and to provide the name and details of the specialist you wish to see, so their information can be correctly entered. The…
