### Patient: Doctor, I've been struggling with acne for a while now. It's really bothering me and lowering my self-esteem. What tests do I need to take to ensure I can treat this?
### Doctor: For acne diagnosis, we need to perform a complete physical skin exam. At the same time, we also need a lipid panel to evaluate your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Depending on the type and severity of your acne, we might need to do an excision or removal of skin lesion. We also might need to perform a biopsy and other therapeutic procedures. Lastly, we will perform a depression screen as acne can sometimes cause mental distress.