TCA CROSS - Near Disaster

Last night I did a TCA CROSS treatment on myself. In the process of doing it I narrowly averted total disaster....

I put a magnifying suction mirror on my bathroom mirror. I was holding the open bottle of TCA in one hand and a toothpick in the other hand. During this time, the suction mirror started to fall and by instinct I went to catch it from falling. However, in so doing I flung the open TCA bottle toward the mirror and the solution spilled all over the mirror, my bathroom counter, the sink, and some stuff that was on the counter. I also managed to get it on my arms (small spattering). I was very lucky to have been wearing gloves or the solution would have burned my hands. I was also very lucky that I didn't get it all over my entire face & body. Luckily it didn't get into my eyes either. In the future I will not hold the bottle of TCA, I will keep it on the counter. I will wear my glasses from now on as well (those of you who do not wear glasses should wear goggles). I feel like an idiot but I felt I should share my near disaster so that people are aware that accidents can happen despite the best planning & intentions. If things had been slightly different I could have wound up in the emergency room last night. Above all TCA is an ACID and can be very dangerous.

Helpful Acne Scar Websites

It's not pretty and this is by no means a complete list, but it is a good start for those of you just starting to research treatments for acne scarring.

http://www.tamaramadden.com/Acne_Scar_Websites.htm

If you have any recommendations on other sites that you feel should be included, feel free to list them in this thread, and I will consider adding it to the list.

POLL: ANOTHER SCAR FORUM?

The reason why I am asking is because I have been reading complaints from people who suffer from pitted acne scarring that the information is not relevant.
I think it would be helpful to separate the two issues so that people can focus on what they are having problems with rather than wading through lots of posts that aren't relevant.
Please answer the poll and feel free to share your opinion on the subject.
Thanks!

Lighting - Effect On Acne Scarring

I've been wanting to do this for a while....

Often times I read that people are impressed by how before and after photos look. I have taken the time to photograph myself in 8 different lighting conditions and post them on a website. Note that this was done on the same day, at the same angle but that each was taken with slightly different lighting. I did this in the hopes of educating people to realize that even though before and after photos may look impressive, looks may be deceiving. If before and after photos are to be properly judged then the lighting must be as consistent as possible. Lighting won't ever be perfect, but the more consistent it is, the more accurately you can judge before and after photos.

Also, this will help explain how sometimes you look in the mirror and see yourself differently -- it's very dependent on lighting.

http://www.tamaramadden.com/Lighting/Lighting.htm

OursFan's Regimen

Here is my current regimen. I will update as changes are made.

AM
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- [b]Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash
http://www.dermstore.com/product_Gentle+Cl...ng+Wash_104.htm
- Paula's Choice, Essential Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 15, Normal to Oily
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/shop/product.a...C140&PAGETYPE=S
- When my skin feels dry, I use Jane Iredale mineral makeup (bisque).
http://www.janeiredale.com/products/bases.html
- When my skin feels oily, I use Laura Mercier Oil Free foundation (blush ivory) and pressed setting powder.
http://www.lauramercier.com/site/shoponlin..._foundation.htm
http://www.lauramercier.com/site/shoponlin...ting_powder.htm
- I only wear eyeliner, lipstick and occassionaly eye-shadow (various brands).
- I touch up my powder during the day with MAC Studio Fix (NW15).
http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/prod...UCT_ID=PROD1379

PM
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- [b]Purpose Gentle Cleansing Liquid
- Paula's Choice toner for normal to oily skin
- ReFine DMAE & Alpha-Lipoic Acid Skin Serum by ViriLife Naturals. It's come to my attention that this is currently unavailable on websites that have sold it before - bummer, cause I really like it.
I am currently researching alternatives for when I run out.
http://www.virilife.com/dmae-skin-serum.html

Less Frequent than Daily
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- [b]Lactic Acid 40% by Makeup Artists Choice (approximately weekly)
http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/lactic.htm
Note: I have not used this since having needling done.

- After procedures such as peels and needling I have been using:
- [b]Neosporin or Polysporin
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp...UY-PLST-0-BRAND
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp...BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
- When those feel too oily/greasy, I use:
- Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Concentrate
http://www.dermstore.com/product_Multivita...entrate_535.htm

- When I get the occassional breakout I use:
- [b]Neutrogena On-the-Spot

-When I get more stubborn pimples I use:
- [b]Serious Skin Care Dry-Lo Lotion
http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?w...v=hp!sf!146!533

If you have any questions about my regimen, please post them here.

Update 2/10: I got so sick of my bathroom smelling of vinegar that I am no longer using Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar diluted with water as a toner. I had used diluted vinegar since the thread started, but didn't notice much improvement.

Update 1/30: I started breaking out with whiteheads, so I have eliminated the Mario Badescu cleanser from my regimen. Nothing else new was added, so it's my assumption that is what caused it.