I've had acne off and on now for the past 4 years. I recently finished using Accutane and now my acne is gone but i have some ugly scars that I didn't have before. They are not that deep but they do have some depth. They are brownish at the bottom. Any idea why they just showed up out of nowhere or how i can get rid of them?
July 19, 2009
Answer: Your scars would likely have been worse without Accutane There are many different options for acne scar revision but most physicians would reoommend waiting at least 6 months up to 2 years after completion of Accutane before trying any scar revision procedures. Brown pigmentation may be a secondary response to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Consider the use of Triluma or other skin bleaching preparations.
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July 19, 2009
Answer: Your scars would likely have been worse without Accutane There are many different options for acne scar revision but most physicians would reoommend waiting at least 6 months up to 2 years after completion of Accutane before trying any scar revision procedures. Brown pigmentation may be a secondary response to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Consider the use of Triluma or other skin bleaching preparations.
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March 25, 2019
Answer: Scarring following Accutane Textural scarring from nodulocystic acne is due to damage of collagen in the skin induced by longstanding inflammation. Accutane merely re-educates the sebaceous glands to settle down and work more correctly. Scarring is collateral damage from the primary acne process.I hope this is helpful.Steven L. Greene MD, Advanced Dermatology and Laser Institute of Seattle
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March 25, 2019
Answer: Scarring following Accutane Textural scarring from nodulocystic acne is due to damage of collagen in the skin induced by longstanding inflammation. Accutane merely re-educates the sebaceous glands to settle down and work more correctly. Scarring is collateral damage from the primary acne process.I hope this is helpful.Steven L. Greene MD, Advanced Dermatology and Laser Institute of Seattle
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