I have had ice pick scaring for 4 years since the age of 16 till now. I am 20 years of age. I have done 2 Fraxel restores, 1 Profractional Laser , and 1 intensive microneedling treatment, with 3 IPL, in the course of 4 years with minimal results at this point I am considering Isotretinoin because when I l breakout it leave a new scar on my skin. And I still breakout . At this point is Isotretinoin a ideal option ?
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It was advised to wait 6 months after completing accutane to have any treatments performed. I am sorry you had to stop only after 2 weeks. I would encourage you to talk with your prescribing doctor about this to stay skintastic
I would advise you to take the medication as the Doctor Recommends. If develop hair loss from medicine it is usually reversible after discontinuation of the medicine.
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...