I have been on accutane for roughly 7 months. I was pretty much clear after month 3 minus some PIH, but I am onto my last week of pills and for the last two weeks I have started breaking out again. It started with a papule and now several whiteheads surrounded by red inflamed skin. I'm just so confused why acne is coming back while I'm still on the drug.
I had lot of acne recently which is clearing up, I almost have no spot left but I am left with lot of post inflammatory pigmentation. I tried everything from retinol, peel, micro needing. Could low dose of Accutane help me to achieve clear skin?
Im being on accutane for almost 2 months and my face begin to clear up from acne. I just want to know is it safe for me to incorporate vitamin c serum or any brightening serum in my skincare routine to reduce all those blemishes, red acne marks or PIH? Thanks in advance
Been on Accutane (80mg) 2x in 2009/2010. Hormonal acne. Salicylic/BP irritate skin, use sulfur for acne. I am thinking of trying Ambi Fade Cream (hydroquinone 2%). Tried prescription hydroquinone in previous years, but skin more irritate as acne was not under control. Also, I started having some facial hair below chin in past 2-3 years, never had this before. No females in my family have/had facial hair. I am considering Candela YAG laser for hair under chin, is this good option? Please advise.
Accutane has been suggested for my college bound student. There is scarring from PIH but more worrisome, PITTED SCARS. I am concerned about side effects but more about long-term scarring if not treated. My student will be far away and not under my supervision. Could a lower dose be prescribed to minimize side effects, but still achieve results? Or would it be better to wait and try later in the spring to keep under a watchful eye? I am desperate for a second opinion .. thank you!!!!
When I first stared accutane I had a bad flare up with lots of nodules/cysts, my derm put me on prednisone and antibiotcs for 1 mouth , now 90% of my nodules/cysts are gone , but not gone for good , they somehow entered my skin,if i put my hand on my skin and push i can feel it and I have redness on the surface PIH I think..what to do?