30 & still have acne & hyperpigmentation on my face, nothing helps? (Photos)

July 25, 2022
Asked By:nwnda in New York, NY, USA

I have acne since puberty. I don't have PCOS. I seriously tried everything: 1)I used Roaccutane at age 21; it left gross hyperpigmentation; and mu acne never really went away. 2)I tried Dermapen, RF microneedling, Hydrafacial, Silkpeel, chemical peeling (all at different times/years). None of them has been really helpful. I always moisturise. 3)one thing truly worked was a year long treatment of Spironolactone + Diane 35. But, I can't be on pill all the time? What should/can I do? Please help.

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July 27, 2022

Answer: Consultation & Treatment By A Board Certified Dermatologist Acne Specialist Important For Acne Control

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 27, 2022

Answer: Consultation & Treatment By A Board Certified Dermatologist Acne Specialist Important For Acne Control

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 14, 2024

Answer: Resurfx laser combined with a melapeel and melarase creams can significantly help treat these scars.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 14, 2024

Answer: Resurfx laser combined with a melapeel and melarase creams can significantly help treat these scars.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 6, 2023

Answer: Acne & Hyperpigmentation on my face

Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist
October 6, 2023

Answer: Acne & Hyperpigmentation on my face

Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist

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