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Rare Chronic Chest Acne/Scarring and open wounds

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(@kiriora)

Posted : 03/01/2024 4:06 am

Hello I am really hoping to find some guidance or anyone who has dealt with this kind of acne.

I have had it for about 3 years now, at extremely varying levels. Sometimes the sores will go down and it will just be scarring, then from wetsuit use, or something that inflames it the sores will come back. When they're not scabbed over and dry, they're like raw flesh. As if the scarring gets inflamed and it cycles into a sore repetitively.

Certain diets (sugar/carb free) seem to really help, but getting desperate now for help and support as I want to clear.

I am wondering if Isotretinoin is the best option.

Any support and guidance would be deeply appreciated.

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(@dan)

Posted : 03/11/2024 8:15 am

You want to handle this right away to prevent scarring.

Isotretinoin is always there as an option for really tough stuff like this. However, have you tried The Body Regimen? It's annoying because it can bleach fabric, but it also works really well and can save you from all the bad sides of isotretinoin. It might be worth a shot for a month or two to see if it clears things up for you. Basically click on that link and then click on Body to read the directions.

But whatever you do, handle this right away and prevent scarring as much as you can.

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