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What are you noticing?

A calm look at what it might be, and when to see a derm.

What this tool covers

Heat or sweat irritation · Fungal acne (malassezia folliculitis) · Folliculitis (irritated follicles) · Contact or allergic reaction · Sun-related irritation · Hormonal breakout · Sebaceous hyperplasia · Perioral dermatitis · Rosacea · Acne returning · Post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) · Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) · Sebum returning · Ongoing skin dryness · Joint or muscle aches continuing · Low mood, fatigue, or brain fog · Hair not recovering · Telogen effluvium (TE) · Hair texture or curl change · Dry or irritated eyes · Joint or muscle aches · Dry or peeling lips continuing · Low mood or brain fog

Each concern shows what it tends to look like, which locations it appears in, and when to see a dermatologist. Content drawn from isotretinoin guidelines published by the American Academy of Dermatology and the British Association of Dermatologists.