I have red marks everywhere (Pih). How can I help speed along the fading process while on accutane? (Photo)

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I've been on Accutane for 1.5 months. Bad initial breakout. I have been in the sun.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Dark scars can be problematic as they can be visible far longer than one might expect. The fundamental problem with dark scars is a process known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which the pigment cells near the scar are stimulated. In clinical practice, we always begin with application of Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams (coupled with Melapads) to help smooth out the color and pigmentation. Once the creams are started, lasers can be used to further reduce the scarring. 
  
Best, 
  
Dr. Karamanoukian
  
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need a cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in acne scarring/pigmentation and does a combination of treatments including: surgery, subcision, or TCA cross for deep or pitted "ice pick" scars; fillers like Bellafill or Sculptra or Radiesse for broad "boxcar" or "rolling" scars; Eclipse Micropen for all types of scars and improvement in texture and tone; lasers such as co2 laser resurfacing or Fraxel/Clear+Brilliant or radiofrequency such as Venus Viva to improve the scars and give long term collagen production. There are many options but you want someone who can customize a regimen for your short and long term goals based on your individual situation. Best, Dr. Emer.

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