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[lel393]

I am a practicing dermatologist. Red scars after acne occur either from inflammation with dilated blood vessels as a part of that inflammation or due to early scar formation with dilated blood vessels. Topical medications do not work. Smoothbeam does not work (It is for atrophic scars). The best treatment is either pulsed dye laser or intense pulse light. Both of these procedures will go through the skin and destroy the dilated blood vessels. Tincture of time will also help.

[Shyana]

I am a practicing dermatologist.  Red scars after acne occur either from inflammation with dilated blood vessels as a part of that inflammation or due to early scar formation with dilated blood vessels.  Topical medications do not work.  Smoothbeam does not work (It is for atrophic scars).  The best treatment is either pulsed dye laser or intense pulse light.  Both of these procedures will go through the skin and destroy the dilated blood vessels.  Tincture of time will also help.

I have to agree here, but IPL (intense pulsed light is better over Vbeam (pulsed dye laser) in my experience for hyperpigment and blood vessels disorders. I have had both. IPL machines vary and are very operater dependant. V-beam also is operator dependant but is a wonder in skilled hands esp. for tiny blood vessels . But for acneic pigment disorders IPL is much more effective. Just my two cents.

Also doctor have you had experience with Diacneal? Rentinaldehyde .1% and Glycolic acid 6%. This is giving good results for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne, also proving to be helpful in acne control without p.acne resistance. This acts on melanin suppression. I don't think PIH is all about blood vessels, melanocytes play a part as well. But the best tx is IPL for sure, get it done and over with I say.

[vicky13]

I have to agree here, but IPL (intense pulsed light is better over Vbeam (pulsed dye laser) in my experience for hyperpigment and blood vessels disorders. I have had both. IPL machines vary and are very operater dependant. V-beam also is operator dependant but is a wonder in skilled hands esp. for tiny blood vessels . But for acneic pigment disorders IPL is much more effective. Just my two cents.

Also doctor have you had experience with Diacneal? Rentinaldehyde .1% and Glycolic acid 6%. This is giving good results for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne, also proving to be helpful in acne control without p.acne resistance.  This acts on melanin suppression. I don't think PIH is all about blood vessels, melanocytes play a part as well. But the best tx is IPL for sure, get it done and over with I say.

Is Diroseal the same thing as Diacneal?

[natuerwild]

I dunno where to post this, but can I get help on my skin? I'm really desperate.

I have red marks all over my face, and I'll attach a pic of my left cheeck.

Secondly I'll attach a pic of my neck (below the chin area). Recently it has been horrible in this area and I dunno why. I dont touch them at all, but they still develop acne and become red marks.

I'm really desperate for help. I'm disgusted with my own face!


EDIT : I cant post the second picture. But I Uploaded in the gallery, please do check :

http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php...album&album=833

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[barmpot]

I was thinking about using the Lactic acid peel stuff for the first time to help get rid of red marks and shallow scars... would you say 30% is a reasonable strength? I can only seems to find 30% and 50% where I look.

[barmpot]

I am a practicing dermatologist.  Red scars after acne occur either from inflammation with dilated blood vessels as a part of that inflammation or due to early scar formation with dilated blood vessels.  Topical medications do not work.  Smoothbeam does not work (It is for atrophic scars).  The best treatment is either pulsed dye laser or intense pulse light.  Both of these procedures will go through the skin and destroy the dilated blood vessels.  Tincture of time will also help.

What the heck is pulsed dye laser or intense pulse light? Where do you have those sort of procedures done?!

[eric_in_va]

can you use lactic acid while on low dose acctuane (20mg/day) ???


what about the Pure Deming Intense Gel R-ALA ??

[Rossignol]

No - lactic acid.

Yes - Intense gel.

[babygirl3376]

anyone know how to flatten raised scars?

[Rossignol]

Silicon gel sheets can help if used consistently over time.

[Alfie]

does anyone know of a good IPL sugeon in the UK??
need help thanks its emergency dnt think i can live with these scars looking like this another day, feel so down.

[MoeMentum]

Well pure demming and the makers of Acid peels should thank all of you for gaining another customer.
The pure demming gel and lactic acid peels are now on my agenda!!!

A most sincere thank you to every one who has taken action and contributed.

I bless our health, happiness, and greatest source of power!!!

Clint

[Rossignol]

does anyone know of a good IPL sugeon in the UK??
need help thanks its emergency dnt think i can live with these scars looking like this another day, feel so down.

Dr Mervyn Patterson, who carries out the treatments at Bio2 Clinic in Leamington Spa, and at Harley Street in London. See here: www.bio2clinic.com for contact details.

Well pure demming and the makers of Acid peels should thank all of you for gaining another customer.
The pure demming gel and lactic acid peels are now on my agenda!!!

A most sincere thank you to every one who has taken action and contributed.

I bless our health, happiness, and greatest source of power!!!

Clint

I hope you like the products!

[Art Decade]

Hello all

I neeed help, I have redish like rash around my mouth and nose, which was cause by bad acne years ago. What would be the best product?

[Brittany]

Hey
I use cetaphil Clensing wash, Will this get rid of red marks?

[cc_9908]

Can somone say which version is best for which skin types? I have no idea which one to get for both the gel and mini-peel, so do you just guess and try?

PD Gels:
Intense Gel
Intense Gel R-ALA
Intense Gel No C

PD Mini Peels:
Intense Mini-Peel * Glycolic 30%
Intense Mini-Peel * Lactic 40%

[cc_9908]

No one knows? Damn...I guess I'll guess...

[Beaker]

No one knows?  Damn...I guess I'll guess...

The Intense Gel R-ALA is the one for acne prone and people say it works best on red marks, I just ordered some after reading how often it's been recommended on this thread.

Lactic acid is gentler than glycolic, even a 40% lactic will be slightly gentler than a 30% glycolic. Glycolic works best I find but the skin gets used to it very quickly, so start at 30% but you will soon need to leave it on longer and use a stronger concentration to continue results.

[tinlamisu]

How about Vitamin E Oil? It fades scars and redmarks? Helps healing too. Anyone tried it before?

[ballaballa]

cocoa butter