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Questions in the Dermatology Forum have been answered by Dr. A. Rockoff, a board certified dermatologist, affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine.
Question Title: RED BLEMISHING ON FACE HELP!!Forum: The Dermatology Forum
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Posted by Paul on August 14, 1999 at 10:41:05 I had suffered with servere acne for four years. After finally being put on Roaccutane my acne has finally cleared Paul
Posted by Derm M.D. ASR on August 14, 1999 at 21:45:41 Paul: If what you have are red marks, as opposed to indented or thickened scars, then I would say yes, there should indeed be a lot which can be done to help you. I must say I am perplexed that redness has persisted that long. I would have thought (and said) the same as your Dermatologist, namely that they should fade in 6 months. Are you perhaps squeezing them or otherwise traumatizing them in some way? In any case, I would suggest your consulting a Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon experienced in laser treatment. There are several lasers quite effective at reducing redness of whatever cause. Laser peeling or dermabrasion are also reasonably helpful for smoothing scars, and deserve your investigation. (In the States we call this Resurfacing, which I understand is in the UK what you do to roads . . .) If your face troubles you as much as it clearly does, you ought to look into lasers, though I'm not familiar enough with your country's medical system to tell you how to do this. The Internet might be as good a place as any to start. Best. Dr. R keywords: acne, scars, laser, resurfacing, dermabrasion, Rockoff Disclaimer: The information provided in this forum is presented for general educational purposes only.
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