A member asked:

Does accutane make red marks from previous pimples look worse? do the red marks get better after finishing accutane?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Yes: You're brave to take this medicine, and it's a wise decision. Stay the course, and good luck.

Answered 2/14/2015

3.2k views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Does accutane make red marks from previous pimples look worse? do the red marks get better after finishing accutane?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

How do i get rid of post inflammatory erythema/hyperpigmentation?I had acne 2 years back.Was on accutane for 5 months now the acne is gone but im left with a bunch of red marks that wont go away?

A member asked:

I having breakouts. Acne vulgaris and cystic with bumpy redness . Should i take accutane or doxy?

A member asked:

Can Mederma help the redness heal from a acne scar ? And it's safe to use while on Accutane right?

A member asked:

What is the criteria needed to be put on Accutane ? I have severe back acne, and mild facial acne with some red acne marks.

A member asked:

Will follicular acne leave permanent scaring from the red marks? I had a pretty bad initial break out from Accutane papules and pustules only .

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

3 months after finishing accutane is it normal to have small breakouts? they are tiny red pimples but I am scared its coming back?

Small whitehead pimple right on lip,saw last night,this morning whitehead gone and its just red. My lips are super dry from accutane.lick my lips alot?

I've just finished accutane, when can I get a laser treatment to get rid of acne red marks?

Are there any products (price doesn't matter) that i could use to even skintone redness and acne scarring on cheeks to get even skin. Im on accutane?

Any products for red post acne marks after i finished accutane? I understand peels and micro are a no no, but anything i can do?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?