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Is It Safe To Use Sotret To Treat Acne?
Question: Hi, I have acne since the last 11-12 years. I am 23 years old. In the initial years I used to have a lot of acne but after a lot of treatment they got controlled. Now since the last 6 years I do get atleast one to two pimple in a week which contains a lot of pus. They are also on back sometimes. The pimples have resulted in a lot of scar on face(with pits) and back. Please let me know how can I improve these scars using oral medication.I don't want to go for laser treatment. Currently a someone has suggested me to take sotret to reduce pimple.is it safe to use?
Brief Answer:
Can be taken under medical supervision
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Isotretinoin is a safe ,effective and widely used medicine for severe acne and scarring .But it has to be strictly used under medical supervision and upon guidance by a dermatologist.
So you can see a nearby dermatologist and discuss regarding this treatment option .Kindly do not take this medicine on your own .
Also I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition in order to guide you better regarding the possible treatment options for your problem ,
Please click some close up pictures of the face and upload them here on this page.
Dr Geetika Paul
Can be taken under medical supervision
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Isotretinoin is a safe ,effective and widely used medicine for severe acne and scarring .But it has to be strictly used under medical supervision and upon guidance by a dermatologist.
So you can see a nearby dermatologist and discuss regarding this treatment option .Kindly do not take this medicine on your own .
Also I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition in order to guide you better regarding the possible treatment options for your problem ,
Please click some close up pictures of the face and upload them here on this page.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi, I have uploaded in attached reports..
Brief Answer:
Severe acne with scarring
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
The kind of acne and scarring you have would benefit only with Isotretinoin.
In addition ,regular sittings of chemical peels or dermabrasion would work great on your skin to improve the acne scars .
Other antibiotics or anti acne agents alone might not improve your skin .
Dr Geetika Paul
Severe acne with scarring
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
The kind of acne and scarring you have would benefit only with Isotretinoin.
In addition ,regular sittings of chemical peels or dermabrasion would work great on your skin to improve the acne scars .
Other antibiotics or anti acne agents alone might not improve your skin .
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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