Acne scars and cortisone shots?
Hey guys,
I've had some pretty severe cystic acne on my chest and shoulders since I was about 13. I've been on accutane twice and it's cleared up all my active zits but I'm left with horrible hyperpigmentation and hypertrophic scars. The marks are a red/pink colour. I've had cortisone shots in them a few years ago and this did seem to flatten them a little but didn't make too much difference. I've tried all types of skin creams/oils apart from anything with hydroquinone or kojic acid, and have even had a few laser sessions that did absolutely nothing.
I'm kind of at a wits end with what to do, I just came off a cycle and it's coming in to summer, I look great but if I take my shirt off the spots just draw way too much attention. I think out of everything the cortisone injections worked the best, but I'm a little weary of getting more of them in case it manages seep into the blood stream or muscle tissue and cause local atrophy.
If anyone could comment on this or give me some suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it!