Do you have a picture? Accutane is prescribed for either severe acne or acne that is leaving permanent pitted scarring.

ok here are the pics..... i have more on my forehead and on the other side as well. I'm pretty sure it's hyperpigmentation also I still get pimples like every 4 days.

Thanks very much

oh i forgot to mention i'm wearing moisturiser now it's usually a lot dryer

thank you very much

even though there is no sciencific proof to back me up yeah i definetly think accutane somehow take away a good majority of my red marks just within two month did anyone have the same experience?

It seems that most of your active acne has faded so accutane would not be my first choice. Why not try retin A which over time will fade your marks and should help your breakouts to slow done.

Accutane purges your skin so it could potentially create more scars and marks for you.

Thanks for all the replies. My dermatologist told me there is a chance that my acne would get worse initially on Accutane which can cause more scarring as well as several other side effects. I'll discuss it with him and decide if Accutane is really necessary since most of my acne is hyperpigmentation. leelowe1 I have used a retinoid mixed with benzoyl peroxide before (which contains retin A) and it didn't make much difference to the hyperpigmentation although the breakouts definitely slowed down. Here's a good tip:

I stopped getting these pimples after using jojoba oil + moisturiser and washing my face with cold water and taking lukewarm showers. Since my acne got really severe during my exams I reduced my stress through exercise and deep breathing+music+comedy radio and there have been far less pimples.

Good luck everyone