Can tretinoin 0.05% help with ice pick/pitted scarring and box scars on the face?

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Percentage wise what kind of improvement will it give?

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question. Topical retinoids are effective in treating superficial skin texture issues and comedonal acne, but unfortunately, retinoids are not effective in treating deep ice pick scarring. Other treatment options that injure the skin with subsequent collagen formation such as fractionated laser, dermaroller, resurfacing lasers, deep peels might be effective. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to have your skin evaluated and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Take care and good luck.

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