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Since accutane peels your face for a few months, will it get rid of my acne scars?

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Dr. Jerry Judd Pryde answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

Not likely: you may see some improvement but not a big change

Dr Carroll agreed

Answered 7/20/2015

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Hi doctor! How effective is neostrata glycolic acid face wash (18%) for grade 2 acne scars? I underwent 30% salicylic acid peel thrice. Not much use . So if the face wash is effective then Please suggest a regimen too. Thank you

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