I have hard raised bump on my chest and back a short while after I started Accutane

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I started low dose 20mg accutane 7 months ago. My face and everything has completely cleared since then except a few months into the treatment I got these hard raised bumps (in total 4, one on the chest, 2 on the shoulders and 1 on the back) that were not painful to touch and were red. They've persisted throughout the therapy and won't go away. Any idea as to what they might be?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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