lalaland24 6 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hi there, so im on my 29th day of treatment but i was wondering when i should start having any real improvement on my back acne? my skin does feel softer and smoother in places but there isnt much improvement so far. i know that its not been long but i guess im looking for some reassurance that it will get better... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avada Kedavra Acne 69 Share Posted March 5, 2014 wait a month or two more- i remember my treatment and also my brothers its almost like nothing is happening or it may get worse during the 1st and second month but after that around the 3,4 and 5th is when it improves dramatically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OilyAcneQueen 10 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I had mild backne before accutane and I wanna say it totally cleared up and stayed clear around the 3rd month. My face took longer to totally clear up (month 4-5ish) as that was where the really bad breakouts were. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lalaland24 6 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 thanks i guess im a little impatient to be clear lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ivyagogo 6 Share Posted March 7, 2014 My son has only been on Accutane for a few days. His back is so bad he actually has a hole in it from his acne. I can't imagine that one isn't going to scar. I'm going to be patient and hope this works for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OilyAcneQueen 10 Share Posted March 7, 2014 My son has only been on Accutane for a few days. His back is so bad he actually has a hole in it from his acne. I can't imagine that one isn't going to scar. I'm going to be patient and hope this works for him. For most people, it will unfortunately it will take a few months of this dreaded acne 'purging' before the acne really improves. It will take time, but the time is definitely worth it in the end. Scarring is definitely a possibility with acne anyway, whether or not you're on accutane. Fortunately, there are different treatments available from cosmetic dermatologists for acne scars after the acne has cleared like fraxel lasers, laser resurfacing, excisions, and others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
