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Comedonal acne and scars
It has been 7 years suffering from scars. Recently using tretinoion and adaplene gel for 9 months but hasn't shown result. Should i go for isotretinoin drug? Can scars be cured? What should i do now?
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Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Mamta Shah
Cosmetologist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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Well I don't know how are you applying tretinoin and adapalene but it would nor help you much in scar resurfacing
Understand your scar need collagen remodeling to heal which is possible only witl laser resurfacing or microneedling procedures done in clinic
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- Do not pick your acne as that leads to scarring
- Do not self medicate
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