So I’m from the UK and I’ve never met with a acne specialist, only free NHS nurses who suggested I go on accutane. I have pitted scarring and that’s my main concern. I’m on the pill and it’s controlled my acne nicely with occasional cysts that develop into scars. There’s strong chance I have pcos (had an mri showing small sacs) and that my acne is a hormonal problem which means acne will come back after accutane. I don’t want to stop treating my scars. I feel stuck.
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Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with acne. Other treatment options to consider are laser or light therapy, different combination of topicals, or for females, oral spironolactone. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to discuss...
Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your acne returning after isotretinoin therapy. Unfortunately, there is no cure for acne, and acne recurrence is not uncommon after Accutane. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to discuss further treatment...
Thank you for your question. I recommend to my patients to wait 6 months after stopping isotretinoin before doing any skin procedures to minimize risks of scarring. Waxing is more superficial compared to tattoos. I highly recommend you consult with your dermatologist regarding further questions...
