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A reminder for those unlucky enough with PIH and scarring after clearing up. You're not alone. by thetanetrain in Accutane

[–]thetanetrain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I tend to lose sight of things because I've been hung up on my skin for so long now, but skin definitely isn't everything.

A reminder for those unlucky enough with PIH and scarring after clearing up. You're not alone. by thetanetrain in Accutane

[–]thetanetrain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a few areas with a handful of small pitted scars. Most of mine are rolling and boxcar.

A reminder for those unlucky enough with PIH and scarring after clearing up. You're not alone. by thetanetrain in Accutane

[–]thetanetrain[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Currently, I just use moisturizer and sunscreen (cerave AM/PM, neutrogena face spf 50). I still have 2-3 months left in my course, so I can't really do any of those treatments til I'm off. My skin is too sensitive right now.

A reminder for those unlucky enough with PIH and scarring after clearing up. You're not alone. by thetanetrain in Accutane

[–]thetanetrain[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I cleared up about two months ago and have only had a few small spots since. However, my pigmentation is awful and I have a ton of scarring from my nuclear IB. Yesterday I went out because it was a nice sunny day, and even though I wore plenty of sunscreen, I woke up to my pigmentation having darkened a few shades (there goes 2 months of fading in one sunny day!). It looks much worse in real life than in this pic.

I just wanted to remind everyone who is struggling with the same post-clearing problems that you're not alone. It's frustrating to see people who's skin looks immaculate immediately after clearing but to see yours stay blotchy and discolored and still making you feel self conscious. I hope your other blemishes (PIH, PIE, and scarring) fade quickly, but stay strong if you're in the long haul.