I've been using retinol for large pores and blackheads, but I have an additional burn mark in the area that has not entirely faded from a failed DIY chemical peel about a year ago. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I've been dealing with detrimental psychological effects from acne and scars for nearly a decade.
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Dear Mr. Manoj, 10mg for a week is a very low dose. Still 35% TCA after isotretinoin may cause complications . It is considered safe to try deeper peels 6 months after discontinuing isotreninoin . Mean time you can start of with a mild acid peel which can be taken to lighten the PIH. Meet a b...
Chemical peels improve skin through restoration and healing. Inflammation is a necessary and important part of healing, but it is not the primary determinant of the outcome. While I don't routinely recommend steroid cream after a chemical peel, I do use it for patients who seem to have abnormal...
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...