Waxed my eyebrows during month two of Accutane, layer of skin has been ripped off. How do I treat to ensure no scars? (Photos)

June 30, 2017
Asked By:lainisos in Knoxville, TN

I was never told not to wax while taking accutane. As a matter of fact, I haven't been told really anything about what not to do or what to expect. Its all been trial and error. So I had my eyebrows waxed and immediately knew something was wrong because of how badly it hurt. Noticed a clear layer of skin is gone off my eyelids on both eyes. I want to avoid scarring. I've used aloe and neosporin so far. What else can I do to prevent scarring, scabbing and/or pigmentation?

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July 2, 2017

Answer: Preventative scar treatment

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Preventative scar treatment

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 30, 2017

Answer: Plato's Scar Serum for a wax scar

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 30, 2017

Answer: Plato's Scar Serum for a wax scar

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