13 Years Old, Acne Treatment and a Problem Skin. Roseville, CA
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I have an excellent experience with Dr. Antipov about my problems with skin. I'm 13 and I have a problem skin. I went to a few dermatologists and all of them told me the same "pills". I found out later that those pills have a lot of side effects and are very dangerous. So I declined them. Then I met Dr. Antipov. He told me that he has some laser light, that would help me. And it helped!
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I had an excellent experience with Dr. Antipov
Hi. My name is Eva, I'm 13 years old and I have a problem skin. I visited a dermatologist and he prescribed me a medicine called "Isotretinoin", and there would be 50/50 chance that my acne would go away. Later I found out that this pills have a lot of side effects and they are very dangerous, especially for girls. So I declined them. My physician also prescribed me some antibiotics of any types, but they didn't work. The only thing that kept happening was that my acne was getting worse & more painful.
Then I met Dr. Antipov, I thought that he would tell me about the same "pills etc.", but I was wrong. He told me that there is this laser light, that would help me. It would take only 5 procedures to achieve a good effect. Once in three weeks. I started it. Right now, I am on my 2 treatment. It hurts, but it's bearable. After the procedure my face becomes red, but in a few minutes it comes back to the normal color. I already can see the difference. Before all of this treatment I had big red spots, and now they are becoming smaller and lighter.
The staff in the clinic are nice and friendly. Dr. Antipov is very nice. He is the only one that helped me. I would suggest him to everyone who has the same problems as mine.
Then I met Dr. Antipov, I thought that he would tell me about the same "pills etc.", but I was wrong. He told me that there is this laser light, that would help me. It would take only 5 procedures to achieve a good effect. Once in three weeks. I started it. Right now, I am on my 2 treatment. It hurts, but it's bearable. After the procedure my face becomes red, but in a few minutes it comes back to the normal color. I already can see the difference. Before all of this treatment I had big red spots, and now they are becoming smaller and lighter.
The staff in the clinic are nice and friendly. Dr. Antipov is very nice. He is the only one that helped me. I would suggest him to everyone who has the same problems as mine.
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May 9, 2015
I am so happy for you, Eva! You are looking so amazing! Thanks for sharing :) I suffer from acne too and I recently found a doctor that helped me. I too began suffering from acne at 13, now I'm 19. I wish I would have started treatment back then. I just began seeing a dermatologist about 4 months ago and I am seeing a lot of improvement. I totally agree with you with the "pills" - they terrify me! But topical treatments have been helping me enormously and also eating better, exercising and sleeping as I should. Its been a while since you last posted but I really do hope you post again to see how you're doing!
July 22, 2015
Hi Eva! I know it has been awhile since your procedures but I felt compelled to share. I am 56 years old (yep)! Since the 1970s I suffered from severe acne and at that time their were crazy ways to treat it with varying success. Fast forward 40 years and I could write a book on the history and results of all things acne care! I have done it all and then some. I will say this. The most significant and life changing thing I did was Accutante. Yes, there are pregnancy tests and monthly blood work but you know why? Because it is the longest and most researched drug for acne treatment out there. You are monitored closely and carefully and that is what you want. (It is easier for a boy to do this)! I have been on 2 rounds of Accutane in my life time. Once in my 30s and then again at age 50. (thank you menopause). Both times I was left with beautiful clear and radiant skin for years and years with daily meticulous skin care and regular visits to dermatologist. I have always had chemical peels, used Retin A, Vitamin C etc. because I am skin obsessed and really want to look my best. When my son was in his teens, I saw the same acne appearing on his face and did not hesitate to put him on Accutane. He is an adult now with beautiful, clear skin. He thanks me to this day for doing this for him as he saw his friends go through acne and scarring and he didn't. Meticulous skin care will always be a part of your life. But please give this consideration. Accutane changes the structure of your skin from the inside out. I don't think you would regret it at all. Thanks for reading and best wishes to you!
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