Can Acne Corticosteroid Injections Cause Pitted Skin?

I received a corticosteroid injection in an acne cyst and now my skin is pitting in several areas around the injection site. Is this a common...

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Is There a Chance That Yaz Will Cause Acne Breakouts?

My dermatologist suggested that I try Yaz, because he suspects my acne is hormonal. Is this really helpful, or is there a chance that it will cause an...

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I Used Tazorac Cream and Had my Face Waxed

I know I am not supposed to do this but I forgot about this side effect since I haven't used Tazorac in a while. The wax peeled a layer of skin...

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Risks and Complications of Laser Acne Treatment?

Are the side effects of laser acne treatment permanent? Can they be prevented?

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Can Tretinoin Be Effective Without Side Effects Such As Peeling?

My derm gave me Tretinoin 0.1% cream for acne.In the AM I wash with a BP face wash(5%) & then apply Clindamycin lotion 1%. In the evening I wash...

Acne Cysts. Steroid Injections. Any Way to Stop these Cysts From Reoccurring?

I have been getting deep, large acne on my face that I would decribe as cysts. Sometimes they drain on their own and other times they just shrink over...

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Is My Acne Treatment What Is Causing Old Acne Scars To Look Deeper?

I have been on roaccutane for over a month and since starting I have noticed my pre existing scars and indents seem deeper and whiteheads are causing...

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Developed Acne After Chemical Peels and IPL. What Are My Treatment Options?

I have been doing chemical peels of 20% and one beta peel of 15 % and have done three IPL lasers in between them over a four month period. I have...

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Claravis and Long-term Side Effects?

I am a 35 year old female and have just been prescribed 40mg per day of Claravis for 5-6 months. I am very concerned with possible long-term adverse...

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