A number of dermatologists (doctors who specialises in the treatment of skin problems) will only prescribe Accutane treatment if there is significant evidence that the patient’s acne is scarring their skin.
Why?
- Acne is an expensive drug and dermatologists do not want to give the impression of handing drugs out too easily.
- The use of Accutane must be supervised by a dermatologist - this costs time and money.
- Accutane is a powerful drug with some unwanted side effects - many dermatologists see Accutane as a last resort.
- For many people acne is only a temporary problem which can be tackled with over the counter topical treatments and antibiotics. When acne is physically scarring you, dermatologists start to consider Accutane.
Will my dermatologist prescribe me Accutane if my acne isn’t scarring my skin?
In some cases, yes - dermatologists occasionally prescribe people Accutane if they have prolonged, persistent adult acne which will not go away have after trying topical treatments and antibiotics.
Will taking Accutane make my acne scarring worse?
For many people this is a worrying topic, but there is no conclusive evidence to suggest Accutane encourages scarring of the skin or can make your acne scars worse.
In fact, Accutane should prevent scarring because its main purpose is to stop the source of acne scarring, by getting rid of acne.
One point I should mention, Accutane dries out your skin so your current scars/red marks may appear worse than they actually are. Use a good moisturiser to keep your skin in top condition.
, It’s not there yet i still have a couple of tiny lumps but i’m so pleased about the improvement.The side effects i have are dry lips and exma.I would definately advise people to try the drug it’s FANTASTIC x good luck 2 everyone take care