Hey trenbrah,

That sounds like bad bedside manner... Man, sorry she treated you like that! I definitely think you should find a different derm, especially if you want to do some kind of long-term treatment. She should treat you with some compassion. At least talk to you about your skin and how you want to approach it.

Here's a little story: I called my insurance to find a preferred dermatologist under my plan, called the office, and made an appointment. Then hopped on the internet to look up the doctor, just to see what I could see, and she had baaaad reviews. It sounds like she could have been your derm! Lots of bad reviews, and I wasn't about to wait a month and a half, pay a bunch of money, haul my butt down to her office, and be disappointed. So I found a derm with awesome reviews (still a preferred provider), went to see him, and he was awesome!

Take internet reviews with a grain of salt, but they can be really helpful for this sort of thing. And having a caring doctor is such a good feeling, especially with something as distressing as acne.

I hope it works out!

PS just noticed you said it was a PA and not a derm. Still, find someone else!