New Acne Care Provides Help for Teenagers Conscious About Skin Conditions
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of retail-based health care in the United States, is making it easy and affordable for students to go back to school healthy by offering a series of new services that include acne care, sports and college physicals and treatment for minor skin conditions.
The expanded services, provided at convenient MinuteClinic locations inside select CVS/pharmacy stores in 25 states complement an already robust menu of treatments for minor conditions often encountered by students at the beginning of the school year such as conjunctivitis (pink-eye), sore throat, ear infection and mononucleosis.
In addition, MinuteClinic offers nine vaccinations for children including shots for meningitis prevention that are now required by colleges prior to students arriving on campus. Seasonal flu shots for children and adults will be offered daily on demand at MinuteClinic locations nationwide beginning in early September. Teachers and students in medical and nursing schools can also come to MinuteClinic for required TB testing.
MinuteClinic health care centers are open seven days a week with extended evening and weekend hours. No appointment is necessary
"We are a convenient and affordable health care destination for parents and young adults trying to care for personal and medical needs before the school year begins," said Donna Haugland, MinuteClinic chief nursing officer. "Our new acne care services, in particular, can help ease the concerns many teenagers have about skin conditions and pimple breakouts."
Acne is the most common skin disorder among Americans. About 80 percent of preteens and teens develop acne during puberty, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). MinuteClinic nurse practitioners counsel patients on proper skin care based on their skin type, make recommendations on over the counter (OTC) acne remedies and, if clinically appropriate, prescribe topical antibiotics or retinoids for moderate cases. Exams and counseling for acne care are $62 and most insurance is accepted.
For sports and college physicals, MinuteClinic nurse practitioners measure height and weight, review the student's health history and current medications, ensure all necessary immunizations are up to date and conduct a physical exam. At the conclusion of the visit, the practitioner gives each patient a MinuteClinic physical form stating the results of the exam. Forms provided by schools are stamped by the practitioner and reference the results on the official MinuteClinic form. Exams are $30, and additional charges may apply depending on exam requirements. Insurance is not accepted for physical exams.
