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In the UK in 2022 there were 1.65m acne treatments, however only 831 dermatologists are qualified to prescribe the acne medication most commonly known as roaacutane. NHS waiting lists to see a dermatologist for acne or to be prescribed roaccutane can be up to 18 months.
The sooner acne is treated, the better it is for patients as they are less likely to develop scarring which can be extremely difficult to treat. Most people will firstly visit their GP for support, advice and treatment options however seeing a dermatologist as soon as possible will hopefully help to ensure you are provided with effective treatment options quickly.