Has anyone tried the line from La Roche Posay called Mela D to help fade red marks and discolouration? Did it help any?

ive been using desert essence tea tree oil for about 4 days now in clearing up my acne. i put a few drops in my cleanser and moisturizer and dab some on active acne. it seems to have dried up some of the active bumps i have and since ive been suffering from moderate acne for a few months now (something im not used to) i obviously have some hyperpigmentation. its worse on my right side than my left and i know with time itll eventually fade, but does anyone know if TTO helps speed up the process?

Anybody taking these for red marks? I wish I knew about it sooner.

So last Friday I finally got my Comedo extractor and decided to put it to the test. I've had 3 pretty deep blackheads that were bothering the hell out of me, so I figured I'd try to remove them with the extractor. The first one...came out np after a little bit of pressing it with a hot washcloth. The second one...a little bit of trouble. Like an idiot, I decided to use a little finger pressing to give it a boost and of course cut through the skin and left a nice nail mark. Story of my life... The 3rd one I did the next day and came out np.

So usually after I do extractions, I try to "hide" from the world for a few days, until I can get rid of the scabs and be more comfortable with people seeing me. So I let the scabs heal and drank tons and tons of water, got all my vitamins everyday, acv, carrot juice and fish oils as well, bought some zinc supplements and even some pineapple juice since I read that's good for healing cuts.

I noticed the one that was tough to extract left a pretty large red bump around the scab that I actually felt pain when I added pressure to it. I thought maybe there was more to push out but I didn't want to break the skin again and figured I'd see a nice head once the scab fell off if I was correct.

After a few days, I started to pick off the dead skin around the center of the scabs and one of the scabs came off pretty easily. I honestly don't mind PIH as much as scabs so I rather redness for a week or so than a nasty unatural looking scab that I give excuses to people on why I have a nasty scab on my face.

So yesterday it came down to the scab from the blackhead that was hard to extract. It came off pretty easily after I washed my face and left a little bit of a redmark. So from where the fingernail mark was, to the bottom of where the actual blackhead scab was, there's a BIG dark red/purple circle formed there. This is my first rodeo, so I know this will fade for me within about a week or so. But the unfortunate thing is that the bump is still there. :[

The bump seems alot smaller now, but very smooth, painless but also seems like it could be permanent. Has anyone else experienced this? I really can't afford to have a raised scar next to my nose like this. I would love some advice on how I can treat it so that it completely flattens out with my skin. I'm hoping it's just layers of dead skin waiting to shed off over time.

If someone can help me out, I would really appreciate it, thank you!

Im not completely sure if it was the reason why but i used Jergens moisturizer and i used it about 5 times throughout about a month. I have these slightly dark red spots on my cheeks now where pimples use to be.

This was about 2 years ago and its still here. I cant tell if its gotten better or not but do these type of things go away? If they do go away, will using a regular exfoliate like St.Ives help me heal them?

I just popped an infected nodule which bled for a while. now it looks like a wound. I just read here that I was not supposed to do that but it was not going anywhere for over a week and I got tired of seeing it. Does anybody have experience with this? What can I do now to minimize scaring?

So yeah, I had a pimple right in the middle of my face, about 5 inches under my left eye a couple weeks ago. It went away, but now I have a mark there. This is an annoying place, as its right in the spot where people look at you. So, My body pretty much heals HORRIBLY and will take like 6 months for the reddish-brownish spot to even begin to go away. I have two questions:

I'm a male with a pretty ligh skin tone. Not white, but not that dark either, fairly white but tanned a little bit. This mark is hurting my self-esteem. Do you guys know of any of the best kind of makeups or whatever to cover this mark without interacting with regimen? Basically something I can just put to hide the red-brown mark even a little!

My 2nd part is what would you guys reccomend to take or to put on the mark to make it go away a little faster. Keep in mind I do the regimen everyday to prevent new ones from forming.

THANKS GUYS

Well I had a pimple right on my forehead, it turned into a whitehead, and I popped it, but I saw what seemed to be a deeper whitehead in it, so I kind of picked at that for bout five minutes. After that I washed it out with warm water, then probably put on toothpaste to dry it out. Didn't really think much of it, couple weeks go by, it's ok, then it heals up, I see a red somewhat raised acne scar. I go to my dermatologist and he tells me it will go away with time. It has somewhat faded, but is still red, and stands out still, and it's been about 2 1/2-3 years, and it's still there!!!!! The color changes sometimes, for example after my face it will be red, or after the shower it will die down in color, and somewhat blend it. It kind of kills my life because I don't like to get close to people, because they will notice it, and I just want it to be gone already, because I'm tired of waiting for it.
Well here's a description: in middle of forehead, pigmentation is a pinkish, line goes right through it, in horizontal way (guess because this is my forehead line), and it's a little raised.
Included are some pictures, sorry they are not that good, my camera isn't the best.
Also if anyone could tell me how I could get rid of the discoloration, and maybe allow it to blend it with skin. Hopefully no one says surgery, because that's what my dermatologist said before, and I think that's not the answer.


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Thanks I'm sorry, but please help!
Oh yes, and I was also thinking about buying the Aqua Glycolic 3 Piece Facial Pack from drugstore.com to help this go away, and also maybe help my skin a little bit, I could probably fit it in with my Oxy Face Wash, Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer, Clindamycin Phosphate, and Retin-A Gel 0.025%. Of course I'd probably substitute the Facial Cleanser for the Oxy Fash Wash, but the rest I'd probably keep using with the Aqua Glycolic facial pack.

Felt the need to tell everyone about this product.. since it's working so well for me.

I found this stuff called (Dr. Fred Summit Skin Whitener Tone and Bleach Cream) while looking in the African American beauty section of walmart, they really have the best stuff in that section and came across this face cream. Took it home and was hesitant to use it because it felt really think and greasy like Vaseline, but tried it and continued to use it for only a few nights.

I forgot I had the stuff until a little over a month ago when I realized I was out of my Acne.org moisturizer and went digging like crazy in my bathroom because my skin was so dry it was falling off and cracking. This was the only thing I could find... so I just smothered my face in it for the next week... thinking it would most likely make me break out like crazy, but didn't care because my face hurt so bad.
It never made me break out, makes my skin so soft, fades redmarks, evens out skin tone and get this I might be crazy, but I really think this stuff helps clear acne. I'm almost out and plan to buy like 10 tubs of it when I go to walmart next... I think I paid 3 bucks for a 2oz tub, but a little goes a long way. Has anyone else tried this stuff? Oh, by the way I posted a new pic in my (Clindagel 1% + Tetracycline) Album and it's awaiting approval at the moment... you can see what I mean by looking at the difference in my redmarks and skin tone.

I have a question for all you seasoned beauty DIYers:

Would fresh parsley juice provide a good amount of stable vitamin c as an alternative to buying L-ascorbic powder? 20 sprigs contain around 44% of vitamin c (according to nutrition data). So I assume the juice of 20 sprigs would yield around 22% of L-ascorbic acid? ...pretty new to the whole DIY thing... so i apologize in advance if i am absolutely mistaken regarding this whole topic.

Everyone seems to tout lemon as a great lightener, but parsley yields 41% more vitamin c per 28g then lemon; one could easily combine a good acid to parsley juice for a more potent vitamin c/acid combo.

thoughts?

It suddenly got super cold here and snowy, when I got home today and looked in the mirror my face was covered with lots of big blue/red marks. After a few hours in a warm home they vanished or stayed almost unnoticeable. Why does this happen? Has anyone noticed this?

I'm looking for safe, possibly homemade, ways to bleach (lighten) the skin. I've heard of almond oil but I'm not sure how well it works or if it will break out my skin. I have severe hyperpigmentation and would like to bleach them to lighten them. Any suggestions?

I have very sensitive skin so after a pimple goes away the red mark usually stays there for a while. What can I use that might just be lying around my house or an over the coutner product to get rid of the scars and red marks?

Am i the only cursed one? Why do most of my pimples caused dark marks once the pimples have dried?? while others dont get any marks when their pimples dry up.


This is so unfair!


I cant find the answer anywhere. And is there any way i can prevent thee dark marks from appearing?

Besides using acv can i use normal white vinager or any other natural toner for red marks?

I've had these red marks for several months and they aren't fading at all. I'm very concerned and I'm afraid they'll be like this forever. I have been applying aloe vera gel daily to them and have seen no progress. At this point I don't even know what to do, but I feel so depressed about the fact that my skin doesn't even heal normally for some reason. Leaving it alone isn't going to do anything, trust me, I've tried it. So, what am I supposed to do? They look awful and I want them gone...

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If you have got red marks from acne scars or watever scars, even pitted scars try using 'Bio Oil' it has got the breakthrough ingredient 'Purcellin Oil'. I have been using this for about 2 months and have seen heaps of result, i had very red scars from large pimples and acne for years, now there fading very quickly, which is great! TRY IT!!
its only about $15 too!

www.bio-oil.info

Last night I decided to put toothpaste on 3 pimples that were emerging overnight. I woke up in the morning and rinsed my face and noticed 2 of the spots where the pimples were had these red burn marks. It sucks!!! I learned my lesson, toothpaste doesn't really help overnight and might only work if you only use it for maybe 10 minutes. When I applied I felt a little burning sensation but I didn't think it'd leave a ugly red mark.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of the red marks, and also, is toothpaste safe to use on pimples if I only leave it on them for 10 minutes or so they dry up? This is how I did it before and I never got red marks like I did with leaving them overnight..

I'd just like to let you guys know about something I tried for red marks and minor scarring that did not work for me in any way whatsoever. I purchased a 15% TCA peel kit from Makeup Artist's Choice and did the peel 8 days ago. When I did the peel, I had one tiny pimple, due to hormones. I took Accutane 5 years ago, so I generally have a clear face. However, 8 days after the peel I have 14 pimples on my face.

After the peel, my skin looked like an 80 year olds for about 3 days. During that 3 day period, I could see some new red marks underneath the layer of dead skin on my face. It was gross. Those red marks turned into bumps and as the skin finally sloughed off, I ended up with worse skin than I've had in years. It's embarrassing. The pimples are bright red and scattered all over my face. There are about 6 on my left cheek, 3 on my right cheek, 3 on my chin, and 2 on my forehead. My forehead NEVER breaks out. Even when I had very bad acne, I did not have anything on my forehead. I can't believe this peel has made me breakout so bad. For the record, this is the only new thing I've done to my face. All of my skincare and makeup has stayed the same, so I cannot attribute the breakouts to anything else.

I'm so mad at myself for doing the peel at home, but I had read so many other good reviews about people who have had much success with the home peel and I thought it would be safe. I honestly think it's an allergic reaction, because I did take Accutane (which has kept my blemishes away very nicely) and because I exfoliate regularly, and I use a Clarisonic nightly. I told my nurse friend about this over the phone (she lives across the country, so I couldn't show her my problem face) and she said that she too thought it was an allergic reaction due to the fact that I exfoliate regularly so there shouldn't have been a lot "to bring to the surface," as most skin usually purges.

I just wanted to throw in my 2 cents about this. It might work for older women and men who are looking to even their skin out (I'm only 28), but for me, it was too harsh for my skin and did more damage than good. Now, I have to figure out how to rid myself of all these pimples again. It's so terrible to look in the mirror and know you caused the acne you're seeing. I'm so angry with myself!!

here are pics of my acne scars, i have a lot, all of them are a brown color.. the really dark one is a new scar that is like a week old. I think the pimple popped while I was sleeping and turned on it.. not sure.. I didn't know how it got that big though. The only red mark I have is from a pimple I put toothpaste on overnight and i guess the toothpaste got on my skin and burned it.. not using that stuff again..

But anyways, What kind of treatment is best for these kind of scars.. they are not red, but are brown.. Is bio oil worth giving a shot?

Also I am desperately in need of a new daily face wash and moisturizer, and some people say a toner is very good too. I figure that if I want to stop scars, I gotta have a daily regiment that I can use to prevent pimples. Currently I am using an Estee Lauder exfoliator followed by my Bump Fighter moisturizer. First, I rinse my face in lukewarm water, than rub the exfoliator on my face in gentle circles for a minute, then I rinse it off with lukewarm water, pat it dry with a towel and then apply the moisturizer. I do this in the morning and before I go to bed, but I am looking to buy a new and better mosturizer as well as a daily face wash.. does anyone have any recommendations for a good daily face cleanser + mostuirizer combo?

But at the same time I want to treat these acne scars!! Also, i should note that I just started using exfoliater and moisturizer, the exfoliater seems to work good but I think I should really get a better moisturizer..

Hey!
I just wanted to let you all know... after you start using the acne.org system and your skin starts to clear you notice that a lot of the scarring starts to fade as well... Although it doesnt all go away. I tried using the Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector and My face is almost back to not having any dark spots or scarring....
I would definitely suggest it and i have only been using it for about 3 weeks.
Give it a try! Ps if you use it and it doesnt work... you can return it!!!!!

Hi, I Have bought the Khiel's acne corrector and have been using it for a while but it doesn't work. I have the occasional acne and the best product if anyone is interested is the Dermalogica clearing gel worth $58.00 and is really worth it. The khiel is rubbish.

Ok well the only product that i've been using to help out with the pigmentation for my back and face is Alpha Hydroxy 8% which is the Wal-Greens brand....

BUT i just ordered AHA from acne.org which seems it has alot more benefits and is a much higher concentration...

So my question is....Should I expect the marks to fade faster by using Dans AHA product?

AND/OR what other products or natural remedies will aid in a FASTER healthy complexion??

Reason being I wanna be able to take off my shirt at the beach when spring break comes rolling in

i got this done about 4 days ago and only now am i experiencing the peeling and flaking, i have a big event coming up in about 3 days, will the flaking subside by then? sorry if this is the wrong forum

Im looking to buy one of those at home glycolic acid peels and looking for the best brand?

so ive been using stievamycin forte for a few months my acne
has cleared but ive been left with these red marks, should i continue using
my stievamycin or use something else?

does using potatoes on your skin really work to get rid of red marks or discoloration?

I was wondering if there were any store bought items that may reduce and heal red marks or scars that's reasonably priced and work well. Any suggestions?

I have nothing but red marks left, with only the occasional blemish. I will be doing a series of peels, but wonder what type of peels I should do? I am not going to be performing these myself, as I just don't trust myself enough and am willing to pay to have them done at a plastic surgery office I trust. My question though is should I do Glycolic Acid peels, or Salicylic Acid peels. The question is essentially AHA versus BHA peels. Which peel is better for red marks?