Is it better to see a dermatologist or go to a spa for the care of my skin

i would see an esthitition, they are very knowledgable in skin care and can reccomend a daily routine. Schedule a facial somewhere, they are less expensive more pampering, and you can visit one often. It doesnt sound like you need medication like a dermatoligist can prescribe. you just need some advice and a little maintnance

I am a medical esthetician in Florida & have battled with my own skin with Derms & Spa is before being a part of the field. To be honest Derm is majority of the time want to directly head for drastic & abrasive & or medication when it comes to a skin condition. If u go to a Spa, please go to a Licensed Medical Spa that a physician runs & or owns. (Just ask them when u call to make the Appt.) There u will have more options as far as regular maintenance facials, microderm tx & or chemical peels that will significantly make differences in pore size & texture of ur skin. These treatments r also more affordable & less abrasive than doing something through a derm office. Also, if they r licensed under a physician u can ask about the OBAGI system. Which is excellent for sun damaged, chemically exposed or just clogged problematic skin. This system is an all around skin type miracle worker. It is somewhat of a process to go through because it takes a full 18 wks to go through the whole system..but absolutely worth it. I have seen dramatic results in every patient whose been on the system. It has retin A & hydriquinone in the system. Let me know how u progress. Good Luck

Just invest in an amazing regime - I started to use the re9 regime last fall (It is like a mini facial twice a day) instantly my skin showed drastic results. I also suffer (I have 3 kids) dark circles due to being tired and anemia the cream in the regime helps. I'd invest in something like this instead of doing both.
A spa upkeep and a MD (unless you have acne) may just put you on creams with a lot of chemicals.

Either one will tell u to stop tanning, & to wear more sunscreen. Are there any unusual bumps or uneven freckles on ur face? It sounds like u have oily skin from the pores & getting white & blackheads. First, u need to care for ur skin - cleanse & moisturize ur skin, & use an oily skin care product (whichever one u want). Cleanse before u go to be at night, & early in the morning when u wake up. Use a clay mask once a week to help with the oiliness. If u have any unusual skin problems, see the doctor. If u want to feel special, go to a spa & have a facial. If u have any problems with ur skin, talk to them. They will be able to guide you. Remember, no tanning!

Go to the dermatologist first. She what he/she says and they may be able to give you medicine or the information to make your skin look great. Then ask the Dr. if you should go to a spa to get the extra. Dermatologist will give you the best because they are Dr's. Good luck!!!~~~~~~~~~~

well would you go to a vet to have your sex checked, go to the doc., i was there today and had a sun cancer removed from my arm, to many surfing days in the sun when i was younger

Spa is are only short lived treatments, go and see a doctor or dermatologist and drink gallons of water. Good luck

Go to the dermatologist, then if you need it they can recommend a facialist.

I would go to a dermatologist

Derematologist. A spa is pretty routine, so a dermatologist can help you better as an individual and what is right for you.

go to a dermatologist a spa may make you skin feel better but a dermatologist will make your skin better

go to both