Patient Comments: Acne (Pimples) - Share Your Experience
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Acne (Pimples) - Treatments
Question: At what age did you first start getting pimples? How did (do) you treat breakouts?
Acne (Pimples) - Length Symptoms Lasted
Question: How long did the symptoms of your acne (pimples) last?
Acne (Pimples) - Causes
Question: What do you believe is the cause of your acne breakouts?
Acne (Pimples) - Similar Skin Conditions
Question: Have you ever had a skin condition that mimicked acne? If so, what was the diagnosis?
Acne (Pimples) - Home Remedies
Question: Please share some home remedies to treat acne. How do you treat or cover up a pimple before a special occasion?
Acne (Pimples) - Controlling Your Acne
Question: What treatments or products have you used to control your acne (pimples)?
Acne - Skin Care Routine
Question: Please describe your skin care routine to control breakouts.
Acne - Doctor Recommendations
Question: What medications has your doctor prescribed for your acne? Would you recommend them to a friend?
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I used Isotretinoin for almost 2 months with a soap named Derma Care and one cream before sleeping to the pimpled area or damaged skin, acne will go away but I need treatment for the scars that are left on my face from the pimples.
Related Medications: Isotretinoin