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Dermatologist Say's No Scar Treatment For Me....

I'm no dermatologist or expert but it sounds absurd that he would not even recommend Retin-A for you. Your skin isn't that dark in the first place from the pics and I'm sure you have a lot of options...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Subcision For These Chicken Pox Scars?

I don't know much about those creams and silicone and LED, but I knew someone in his mid 20s who went through chicken pox and ended up with large, shallow indented red scars all over his face. To be ...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Scarred Skin Log

oh my god, so no results. I mean it's not even worth it for 10 percent results if you have scars like I do, which are actually deeper than yours. Thank you for posting your honest results and demonstr...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
How Long Should I Wait Before Starting Scar Treatments?

Actually, if they are new scars their appearance might improve over 6 months to a year. If it really bothers you there are many options available, this forum has a ton of success stories. I'd say wa...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Accutane Questions. Please, Please Answer !

1) Do you get an initial breakout? What are the chances of this? How long does it last? 2) Does accutane worsen hyperpigmentation? Does this clear after the drug? 3) My dermatologist said he would...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
What Is My Skin Problem? Old Regimen User [Pics]

Well I noticed you still have some active acne and small minor scars. But I think whats really making your skin look bad overall are the prominent red marks. They make your skin texture look bad and...

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
Just Realized I Have A Bunch Of Scars, Not Just Pih. Having A Ton Of Difficulty Facing This.

Don't panic. Firstly, if you still have PIH, they probably made your scars look 100% worse than they actually are, especially if your scarring is shallow like you mentioned. Once the PIH fades they ...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Low Dose Accutane + Skin Thinning

I don't know if your skin will become thinner, but even low doses of Accutane will make your skin dry and produce less natural oil which makes it harder to heal from scar treatments. Thats why most d...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Quitting Accutane Due To Side Effects (Joint/knee Pain)

I think its rare for joint pain to be long-term or permanent. I'm nearing the end of my 3rd month and I still experience increased lower back pain and muscle fatigue, which is a problem because I swi...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Accutane - Life Changing Experience

Thank you! If you are on month 3 and they are already fading away I bet you can't wait for the upcoming months, it gets exciting at times to see what and how much you will improve! I used to wake up e...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Accutane - Life Changing Experience

Do you know as you go through the course do scars seem to improve?   They do start to fade and eventually a majority of them do go away completely but it takes a long time. While I was on the 6...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Should I Bump Up My Accutane Dosage?

Hi guys. I'm currently 2 and a half months into accutane. My derm's original plan was for me to take 40mg/day for 9 months, but I am seriously considering bumping up the dosage to 80mg/day from the ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Blackhead Question While On Accutane/claravis

I had an incredible amount of blackheads on my nose at the end of month 1 when my skin became much drier. I was contemplating whether to use pore strips, but decided against it in the end. They disa...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago