My skin is getting really bad to the point where I'm crying. My cystic acne is currently flaring up- one of the nodules busted and I noticed a indentation about the size of a dime. I also have some boxcar scars and ice pick scars; it varies. At this point I'm willing to work with a doctor in my area to start accutane and then the best possible treatment. I don't want to be hit with discouraging prices. I want to take my time and do one treamtent at a time from subscision to fillers, etc...
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Answer: Accutane combine with laser treatments and proper skin regimen can help with acne scaring
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I'm so sorry you are struggling with acne after five months of Accutane. For persons with acne like yours it is often commonplace to also treat with an oral glucocorticoid, such as prednisone, at the same time as Accutane. Other adjunctive treatments include IL injection of Kenalog into...
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...
The first thing you should do is discontinue the scrub that caused the break out containing coconut oil. I'm not sure if you went back on Accutane on your own will or recommended by your doctor so I cant comment on that. However, the best recommendation for clogged pores is a few...