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I Picked on a Blackhead While on Accutane. Does
asked 9 months ago by Katie R.
Latest answer by Anatoli Freiman, MD
Question viewed 277 times
Tags: blackheads, picking, scar
I had a bout of obsession over my skin tonight and I picked on a blackhead. I don't usually scar but since I'm on a 20mg daily dose of accutane, will this increase the chances of scarring?
2 answers to I Picked on a Blackhead While on Accutane. Does
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Scarring is usually worse on Accutane
Scarring is usually worse on Accutane, hence it is important to avoid picking the skin while on medication.
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Scarring While on Accutane
Wound healing and scarring are usually worsened while on Accutane as well as 6 months to almost a year after an Accutane course has been completed. Thus, many elective surgeries are delayed for 6-12 months after Accutane. I recommend not manipulating any acne lesions while on or off Accutane as this may lead to more inflammation and scarring. If it was a "small blackhead" and not a deep acne cyst that was "picked," it should not lead to any...
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Houston Dermatologist
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