Accutane and scarring?

Apr 19, 2015

Leslie N.

I don't have much problematic acne anymore but was prescribed Accutane (to my surprise) to get rid of my scars only on my chest and back. Doing some research I read that it doesn't do anything to help scars and may even make them worse. Should I still use it anyways or is my dermatologist just trying to make more money off of me or something? Is there anything else I can do? I really really want them gone by prom.

Apr 19, 2015

Charlotte B.

I would recommend bio-oil for scars

Apr 19, 2015

Nikki D.

I heard some people have an allergic reaction to bio-oil on their face, but my dermatologist recommended me to use vitamin c serum on my face, sunscreen, and to exfoliate often to get rid of my acne scars. On BL I've heard a lot of girls recommend Dr. Lin's Acne Spot Corrector too. (I'm pretty sure that's what it's called)

Apr 19, 2015

Katherine L.

Vitamin C serum has helped me lots. It's expensive but if you're willing you could make it at home, here's a link: http://wellnessmama.com/12076/vitamin-c-serum/

Apr 19, 2015

Emme S.

Accutane is the absolute last resort. It can be very dangerous to those who have bad reactions. And you won't know if you have a bad reaction until you try it. If you don't have bad acne I wouldn't risk getting on Accutane. My dermatologist prescribed it to me because I had awful acne and had tried everything. But I didn't get on it and went to another dermatologist who prescribed an antibiotic that I haven't tried and now my skin looks great. Try everything else first!!