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[takenimpulse]

Switched to ACV. Been using it to spot treat (10 spots or so) overnight for the past 4 weeks. Definitely notice them fading, but still needs time. Of course that might just be me knowing that they're there and also gluing my face to the mirror every morning. Will report back at the end of the month. How do these treatments work exactly anyways? They act as an AHA and encourage new skin growth?

Edited by takenimpulse, 11 March 2012 - 08:35 PM.

[laidplains]

good info in here folks

i have some horrible red marks, had bad cystic acne that was focused on two areas of my face. Left me with some rank red marks. Some have been fading for 5+ months now, others only a few weeks.

I've been using Manuka Honey as a spot treatment, leave it on for a bit, wash it off.

Also been using Lavender for the past few days as a spot treatment at night.

I did 8 months of accutane @ 80mg/day, havn't had any cysts flare up (knock on wood) since I've completed my treatment.

If only there was a quick cure for these red marks!!!

Anyone know if "Differin" is supposed to help? I've been off accutane for 3 weeks now and my derm told me to start applying differin about 3-4 weeks after accutane.

Anyone know any info?

Also, I've been reading up a mixture of castor oil/jojoba oil. Basically you massage it into your skin, then with a warm face cloth you "steam" your face. I tried it tonight and my skin does look the slightest bit better.

I read that someone said chemical peels are better than laser treatment?

can you elaborate? I am likely going to be needing one or the other about 5 months from now so I am trying to get informed! Thanks