Will the red marks left from acne while on accutane ever go away?

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It has been 2 years now and I still have red marks from the acne I got while I was on accutane. Some redness and a few marks have faded but it is still very noticeable. I still get occasional pimples and at points I wish I never went on accutane because it seems like the red marks it left on my face will stay there forever and it only made my face worse.

Bobby Buka, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

After the
completion of isotretinoin, better known as Accutane, the majority of the redness
associated with this therapy dissipates over the following three to six months.

If you still
have red marks two years post-Accutane, you may need an additional treatment
other than Accutane. While Accutane is exceptionally helpful for acne, it does
not heal scar tissue. Other modalities, such as chemical peels and the carbon
dioxide laser, are effective in treating damaged scar tissue.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

The redness is not from the Accutane per se but from the actual acne you had. Accutane doesn't cause redness and acne, but acne simply causes PIH and scarring. When the skin clears from taking Accutane many people are frustrated by what's left behind, but quite simply, that's from the acne you had. There are laser, peel, and topical options to help with redness. Seek a dermatologist with a laser clinic for assistance with your PIH from your acne, and also make sure you are using the right skincare products. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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