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Post accutane, Post inflammatory erythema, Would microdermabrasions help/ other treatments?

RMullaAug 18, 2015
I have just taken a course of accutane (40mg for 5 months). I am left with a lot of red marks which I initially thought was PIH but was told it is actually erythema. Would microdermabrasions help lighten these marks, which other topicals or treatments would help me?

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