I am 2 weeks away from finishing my 6 month course of Accutane, will my indents and red marks fade? (photos)

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In terms of skincare, always wear an appropriate sunscreen and reduce direct sun exposure. In my patients, I recommend a good ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase whenever they are on Accutane. This will keep the skin hydrated and reduce the oiliness of the skin that is associated with oil-based moisturizers.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hello, Accutane reduces the severity of acne and also improves the skin texture. The scars are a result of acne and not accutane. The redness in scars will reduce after stopping accutane, the scars will need further treatment like microneedling, laser, Radio frequency which will induce collagen and help fill the atrophic scars. Consult a board certified dermatologist.