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Does Tretinoin Uncover Previously Unseen Pitted Acne Scars?
I have been using tretinoin for the past eight months, and about two months ago I started noticing more indented acne scars, pits on my face....
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Are These Pitted Scars or Pores? (photo)
Hello, I am at my wits end trying to figure out my face. I have all of these what appear to be blackheads or sebaceous filaments. However, I have come...
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Hydrocortisone 1% for Hyperpigmentation Left by Acne Scars?
I have pitted acne scars that are also red, and have also some red marks (not pitted) in my face. Is hydrocortisone at 1% safe and effective to...
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What is the Best Laser to Use on Acne Scars (Pitted) on Light Olive, Hispanic Skin?
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Best Laser Treatment for Acne Scarring on Asian Skin?
First of all I'm Asian, and for the last few years, my skin has gone through minor to severe scarring from acne. I have boxcar scars on my forehead,...
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Treatment for Acne Pits/scars?
I've never had acne before in my life, but earlier this year I was put on a medication called Sertraline and it gave me cystic acne for about a month....
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Really Bad Acne Scarring?
My husband had really bad acne most of his life and finally took accutane when he was thirty two. Unfortunately he now is left with very bad scarring....
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Subcision for Acne Scars on African American Skin?
I saw a treatment advice about Subcision to help with the scarring on ethnic skin. Does it also work well on African American skin? I have...
After Using Tretinoin for Eight Months, Will It Continue to Uncover More Pitted Acne Scars?
Previously I asked why I was starting to see pitted acne scars after six months of using tretinoin and received some great answers. I really want to...
Alternative Treatments to Ice Pick Scars?
Hi. I recently went to a real good plastic surgeon about acne pitting. I have deep ice pick scars on my face, on both cheeks. For the less deeper ones...
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