I.V. ULITINА, E.N. IVANNIKOVA, E.V. PAVLOVA

Surgut Clinical Dermatovenerologic Dispensary, 70 Beregovaya St., Surgut, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area–Ugra, Tyumen Region, Russian Federation, 628400

Ulitina I.V. — Chief Doctor, tel. (3462) 242948, e-mail: office.kvd@mail.ru

Ivannikova E.N. — Deputy Chief Doctor, tel. (3462) 242948, e-mail: office.kvd@mail.ru

Pavlova E.V. — dermatologist-venerologist, tel. (3462) 242948, e-mail: office.kvd@mail.ru

The article presents the experience of specialized appointment for patients with acne was organized in BI (budgetary institution) KHMAA-Ugra «Surgut Clinical Dermatovenerologic Dispensary». Patient appointment is free (with policy of obligatory medical insurance) regarding individual approach towards treatment of every patient; pre-appointment is needed. School for patients with acne provides skin-care training courses. Organization of specialized appointment provides favorable outcome of treatment and higher patient satisfaction; the key is comprehensive approach for solving patients’ problems.

Key words: acne, isotretinoin, specialized appointment.

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