Can I use a Dr Pen M8 if I have acne?

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I just have a very oily skin with pores and some acne on the area of the jaw line and my neck can I use the dr pen ? And If I cannot use it on acne can I just use it and avoid the acnes area And for now I cannot go to a doctor can you help me with something to reduce these acne and don’t appear anymore

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @ lolo1315! This is an excellent question. Unfortunately, microneedling should not be performed on patient's with active acne since it can cause bacteria to spread and worsen the acne. I recommend seeing a dermatologist for a skin care regimen. I hope this was helpful!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you need to start accutane and at home we can send you cosmelan peel with MTS roller and cosmelan post care to really help get rid of the acne more quickly (see link to emeragecosmetics.com where we do free skincare consults daily).Acne requires a combination approach to get long term improvement.  For all patients on isotretinoin, we require them to be on skin care such as vitamin C, glycolic cream, kojic acid serums in the morning and retinols and salicylic acid at night.   All of our patients get clear+brilliant non ablative laser along with a microsecond YAG laser such as aerolase or laser genesis and microneedling with PRP or microneelding RF like intensif or fractora monthly to help improve breakouts, speed the healing process, and improve scarring and facial redness while on the isotretinoin/accutane.  LED light therapy, cosmelan/enlighten peels, salt facial or dermalinfusion can be done as well to speed up the improvement. I sugges tyou go to an expert who combines skin care, lasers, microneedling, PRP, and facials while on oral medications for acne.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question! While it is best to see a licensed dermatologist when you are considering any facial treatment, I can understand your desire to make changes, especially when you cannot see a doctor right now. However, I must caution you not to use any type of microneedling pen on active acne as that will spread bacteria around your face and worsen your problem. To achieve the greatest results is is best to wait until you can see a professional.

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