Nik, so many people have said the same thing about microderm as you though! So, I was almost ready to purchase a full treatment package but then thought to wait until after my appt. I will hold off for now but if the prescriptions dont work, Im doing Microdermabrasion.
The derm said Im going to be on a 4 week adjustment period…meaning my skin will actually peel off and I will be irritated and red for about a month…what else is new? lol
Im hoping this helps. I had taken a list of my symptoms along with all of the posters’ suggestions with me when I went and she was surprised. She asked me: What have you been upto now Ms Busy Bee? 
The only problem was I dont think I got enough time with her. She had a HUGE amount of patients waiting and I think she rushed me through my session…did that happen to you guys at all? I got pamphlets to read up on Adult Acne which is good but I wasnt looking for pamphlets.