dermatologist?

Question

hii, so i moved a few months ago to tokyo and my skin hasn't been doing well. i've never had perfect skin but i used to have good and bad days. now it's only bad days and i don't know what to do. so if anyone knows of a good dermatologist here in tokyo i would be so grateful! for reference, im not exactly sure what kind of problems my skin have but i would say closed comedomes and uneven texture. also im leaving in two months and a half so it can't be long term. last point if it matters i have insurance. thank you for your help!!

olivia · Answer

Shinagawa East One Medical Clinic near Takanawa Gateway Station has a solid dermatology department that handles short term cases well. They're used to foreign patients and can write prescriptions for up to three months if you explain your situation upfront. The station's just a few minutes from Shinagawa, and the clinic is right in the building complex.

For closed comedones and texture, ask specifically about adapalene gel which is OTC strength here but they can prescribe a higher concentration. It starts showing results in about three to four weeks, so you'd see improvement before you leave. Just use it every other night at first or your skin will peel like crazy.

kim · Answer

if you're in central tokyo, try tokyo midtown clinic in minato. they have english speaking staff and take insurance, and they're good for short term stuff like prescription creams or facials. the wait times can be annoying though, i'd book online a few days ahead

for your timeline, ask about oral antibiotics or a retinoid cream. something like differin works fast for texture and comedomes, and they'll give you a month or two supply easy. just be upfront you're leaving soon so they don't try to schedule laser sessions or something

katarinarahn · Answer

dermatology is hit or miss here but i had a good experience at the skin clinic in shibuya hikarie, the one on the 6th floor. they're used to short term patients and gave me a stack of refills without fuss. just say u want something for texture

theresia · Answer

yeah just go to the dermatology unit at st luke's international hospital in tsukiji. they do not mess around with prescribing and they have a pharmacy on site so you leave same day with cream. your skin will survive two months with a tretinoin script just wear sunscreen every

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