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Treating Acne at Mitchell Dermatology
When the pores in your skin become blocked by dirt, oil, and dead skin cells, a pimple or two may develop. When your skin is repeatedly affected by these conditions, you may have what’s referred to as acne.
Acne can appear on your face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, cysts, or nodules deep under the skin.
While acne is a condition that affects mostly teenagers, and nearly all teenagers will have some form of acne between the ages of 13-19, adults of any age can experience bouts of this condition.
Acne is not contagious or life-threatening, but it can be painful, cause physical disfigurement such as scarring, and contirbute to social emotional distress, especially in young adults.
Treatment for acne condition varies depending on the type and severity of lesions, as well as the patient’s skin type, age and lifestyle. At Mitchell Dermatology, we treat acne patients on a daily basis with topical and/or oral medications as well as other methods.
If you’re stuggling with painful or embarrasing acne, let us help.
To be seen as a patient in our office please text us at: 419.871.3737 to request an appointment.
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Hope Mitchell, MD
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Hope Mitchell, MD, is the founder and medical director of Mitchell Dermatology and an Ohio board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist with over 25 years of experience and expertise. Dr. Mitchell obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Rochester and Doctorate of Medicine from The Medical College of Ohio, where she also completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a Pathology Fellowship. She also completed a residency in dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She advocates mentorship, education, and diversity in medicine and dermatology. She is the founder of the Mitchell Dermatology Student Gap Year Internship Program. She has been featured in many newspapers and magazines and is also a speaker for Google and Black Women in Media too. Dr. Mitchell is the Vice Chair and Director of Research for The National Medical Association, Dermatology Section. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and a Member of the Skin of Color Society and National Medical Association.