I was recently prescribed tretinoin for mild acne & scaring I have deeper pits on my nose that have been there for about 7 years I've tried derma rolling at home on my own with little results I was wondering if I could use them together like derma roll lightly about once a week and apply my medacation before bed?
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Answer: Yes you can be guided by your Dermatologist
Yes you can - completely safe providing you follow the protocols. Personally we do not advice more than .5 mm rolling at home. For blackheads use AHAs like Neostrata 15 or even 10 in between skin rolling sessions. All the best, Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
Avoid dermarolling on this scar. Instead, use Plato's Scar Therapy Mini Kit followed by Kenalog IIT, laser therapy, and scar modulation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
