Absolutely! and I can speak from experience!

I never had acne as a teenager, however when I was 25, i developed alot
of acne on my chin and side of my nose. I was devastated because I just began dating a very attractive guy and I was embarrassed! I began to frantically pick at them hoping they would heal, but I ended up with some deep craters, (commonly refered to as "pock marks" which are deep chunks of skin that cause a hole. I thought it was scarred forever!
I went to a dermatologist and was precribed Accutane 20 mg. (they also come in 40 mg, but I wouldn't suggest it, start with 20 mg first) reason being is because this medication literally dries you out and peels layers of skin off (quickly, within a few days) until it reaches a fresh layer of skin, where essentially, it shed so many layers until the scar is gone. Be prepared in advance with plenty of chapstick because the skin on your lips will get so dry and crusty you won't believe it!

Also, if you are female DO NOT become pergnant on this medication is will result in severe birth defects, if the baby even makes it to birth. No dermatologist will prescribe this medication until they receive a confirmed negative pregnancy test result, and then it is important that you be on some form of birth control for the duration of treatment if you are sexually active,
if not, then don't worry about it.

Duration of treatment is anywhere from 3-6 months, and longer for more severe cases.

You will see reults, (as far as healing of scars goes) within the first 30 days.

I highly recommend this medication for the healing of scars caused by acne,
it TRULY works!

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