I have finished taking Accutane about 5-6 months ago. Now, I have been applying Stieva-A (same as Retin-A) 0.025% for 2.5 months (still breaking out though). I decided it would be better to stop applying Stieva-A and plan on getting actual acne scar treatments. What treatments would be the best option for my scars? I have been suffering from acne and scars for almost entire my life... I am extremely stressed. Please advise me.. Thank you very much.
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Answer: CO2 laser paired with TCA cross to help even out the skin texture
Low- dose Isotretinoin is effective for papular-pustular rosacea, however many patients will experience return of symptoms after several months of discontinuing the medication. To maintain skin clarity, weekly low-dose maintenance may be required.Below is an excerpt from a recent study (J ...
Isotretinoin should have no effect on a dermal fillers.I performed a literature search and did not find any published reports suggesting that isotretinoin would have an effect on a dermal filler.
Thanks for your questions. Everything you describe is quite normal for those undergoing isotretinoin (Accutane) treatment. It is normal at 4 months to still be seeing a little bit of activity but as you have described you should notice that it is much less by the 4th to 5th...