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Journey To Clear Skin - Clarkston, MI

UPDATED FROM MelsJourney
6 months post

Trying to get rid of acne scars

MelsJourneyMarch 12, 2014
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Last month on Accutane, 40mgs. I haven't had any breakouts on my face but I still have red marks and scars I'm trying to get rid of. I've been using Simple moisturizing face was, Clinique even better kit and CeraVe, Cetaphil moisturizing cream and Palmar's coco butter. If anyone knows anything to get rid of acne scars and red marks, please let me know. Thanks :)

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Eva G
March 13, 2014
Hi :)  What kind of acne scars do you have? 
MelsJourney
March 13, 2014
I have 'rolling acne scars' and red marks
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Eva G
March 13, 2014
I have those too, from what I hear they are the easiest form of scars to treat, you should post a question to our Doctors and see what they suggest. 
taylorwhit07
May 5, 2014
Hey girl, in from Michigan too and I what's had acne since freshman year of high school. Always had a very oily fave and I swear very easily. Hopefully I can get clear skin like you! I also have blue cross insurance so thanks for the updated and advice!!!
taylorwhit07
May 5, 2014
Always* face* sweat*
taylorwhit07
June 5, 2014
I'm going to be starting Accutane soon, so excited! I had to try the antibiotics and creams first before my insurance would let me try it. Those helped a little but still have acne. Blood work came in today and hopefully my insurance, BSBC, well cover most of it, fingers crossed! If not, I'm going with a generic kind. Which generic brand of Accutane is the best?
MelsJourney
June 5, 2014
I was on the generic Accutane called Absorica, it worked my skin is clear. Good luck with your journey! :)
taylorwhit07
June 5, 2014
Ok thx! Didn't know this process would be so expensive from the blood work to the doctor visits to the BC, just want my acne completely GONE! Might do one of these journey pics like you did to show my results (=
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Eva G
April 21, 2015

Hey there, just checking in for an update since your last post. Did you find a treatment for your residual scarring from your acne?

UPDATED FROM MelsJourney
5 months post

Almost done...

MelsJourneyFebruary 7, 2014
6th month on Accutane and I'm almost done. She upped my dose to 80mg a day because I'm still getting a few breakouts, she said I might have to do one more month depending on how I look after this month. I am hoping I don't have to do another month though, hopefully this 80mgs will knock it out.

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UPDATED FROM MelsJourney
4 months post

About the same...

MelsJourneyJanuary 5, 2014
My skin is about the same that it was last month so my dermatologist upped my dose from 40mg to 60mg. Hopefully this will get rid of the few breakouts I'm still getting.

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