I had asked about accutane but my doctor was hesitant in prescribing to me due to my history with depression.
Accutane is usually reserved for severe, recalcitrant, cystic acne or as a last resort. Additionally, Accutane can also affect your liver, cholesterol, causes muscle aches, headaches, cause dryness to the skin/ mouth/ eyes etc.
In mild cases of acne, using such a “sledge hammer” option might not be the most appropriate choice.
My dermatologist said that the retacnyl will help to clear my acne(very few) and my dark spots and mild acne scars. Would it actually help to eliminate my acne scars?
True acne scars (depressed or raised) usually require more intense treatments but check back with your dermatologist on that for a definitive treatment plan.
Hope that helps.
All the best!
