Hi, I am curently taking 50mg of minocycline twice a day to help control my acne. I would love to do a microneedling treatment to get rid of my acne scars but I am not sure if I can. Please let me know if it’s safe. Thank you!
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Thanks for your question. We never recommend dermarollers because it causes unnecessary dermal trauma. Microneedling, especially with PRP is better because the needles travel perpendicularly to the skin surface. If you think about the rollers, they go in at an angle, straighten up and com...
This doesn’t sound good.Painful dark patches should be evaluated by a doctor to get a better idea of what’s going on.There could be an active infection under the skin that needs an antibiotic.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa
Yes, time should help. If not, cosmetic tattooing or 1927 Permea C and B with PG inhibitor and nUVB exposure by a dermatologist. Personally, I would give this time. If you require treatment, it has to be gentle, and the process could take up to 7 -9 months to get the best results. Medical fa...
