sandywo 0 Posted February 25, 2007 I have been washing my back morning and night with Head and Shoulder. My active acne is cleared up i believe. Can someone tell me what kind of scars i have? and what can i do to improve these type of scars. laser? products? thanks a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandywo 0 Posted February 26, 2007 ANYONE ?!?!?!? PLSSS ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pockgirl 0 Posted February 26, 2007 I reckon those will fade with time, they certainly won't be indented scars like people get on their faces. Maybe getting some sun on your back could help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB07 1 Posted February 26, 2007 Your acne scars looks similar to mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJT 2 Posted February 26, 2007 Have you tried using a salicylic acid wash and scrub? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandywo 0 Posted February 27, 2007 I reckon those will fade with time, they certainly won't be indented scars like people get on their faces. Maybe getting some sun on your back could help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waddstein 1 Posted February 27, 2007 Sandywo, it's almost hard to tell without harsh light, but it appears there is some scarring. The good news is that it ain't your face. I don't know of anyone who's had TCA or fraxel on his (or her) back, but something of this nature might be your best option. Hopefully, someone on this site is or knows of someone who's had that kind of procedure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheeese 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Go and get yourself a nice tan my friend! If you're too embarrassed, then maybe opt for a fake tan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ylem 1 Posted February 27, 2007 Sandywo, it's almost hard to tell without harsh light, but it appears there is some scarring. The good news is that it ain't your face. I don't know of anyone who's had TCA or fraxel on his (or her) back, but something of this nature might be your best option. Hopefully, someone on this site is or knows of someone who's had that kind of procedure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandywo 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Sandywo, it's almost hard to tell without harsh light, but it appears there is some scarring. The good news is that it ain't your face. I don't know of anyone who's had TCA or fraxel on his (or her) back, but something of this nature might be your best option. Hopefully, someone on this site is or knows of someone who's had that kind of procedure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB07 1 Posted February 27, 2007 Check this site out sandywo, http://www.theplasticsurgerygroup.net/pro-lasererbium.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anna-Sylvia 0 Posted February 27, 2007 a nice tan would clear that up nicely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sephora28 1 Posted February 27, 2007 aren't those called rolling scars? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
un4tunate 0 Posted February 27, 2007 either get a tan or some laser like fraxel might help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandywo 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Check this site out sandywo, http://www.theplasticsurgerygroup.net/pro-lasererbium.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexia 1 Posted March 2, 2007 goo tooo thee beeaachh! hehehe dont be embarrassed i had/have redmarks and slight scarring on my face, and i was at the beach for 2 weeks, it did wonders for me, i reckon if i never went my marks would be still really darkk! trust me, noone will stare how u think they will... dont think anyone would period! your back isnt that bad ive seen soo much worse this is like minor and im not just saying that. To me it looks more like u have freckles/light moles jus go to the friggen beach aiight! hahaha goodluck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandywo 0 Posted March 4, 2007 ahhhhh im soo depressed! will my skin ever look normal again? what u guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearHugger 0 Posted March 4, 2007 ahhhhh im soo depressed! will my skin ever look normal again? what u guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuitPicking 0 Posted March 4, 2007 Yeah sure, go get get a tan and watch your red spots turn into brown spots from the damage of it all in a few years. Better bets:Alpha or beta hydroxy products, microdermabrasion, IPL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinkii 0 Posted March 4, 2007 I have scars like that also Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subaru 0 Posted March 5, 2007 If I were you, I'd get a derm's opinion. Having said that, I have mild acne scars on my back, mostly along the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine, so I started applying Retin-A Micro on my back at night to build up collagen. I will continue the Retin-A for at least a year before moving on to laser procedures. The medi spa I went to for Smoothbeam said that they offered Fraxels for the back, but that back skin heals less than facial skin due to different vasculature. I probably won't get Fraxels on the back any time soon, as my face is a bigger concern for me. In the past I have gotten a few back facial sessions and I think they help a little but not a lot. The back facials include cleansing with a Clarisonic brush, steaming and extractions, glycolic peel, microdermabrasion, red light for healing or bluelight for active acne, a salicylic acid peel, and a moisturizing mask. If your skin is not irritated by the Retin-A, you might use in the morning: either a glycolic acid product (e.g. Neostrata 15% gel or 8% daytime smoothing cream with SPF) OR a gentler product such as La Roche Posay's Effaclar K, which is 1.5% salicylic acid with lipohydroxy acid. For now, I plan to stick with just Retin-A for a while until my skin gets used to that. BTW, I also take a bunch of supplements, including fish oil omega-3, vitamin E, zinc, multivitamin, Accunatural supplements, and some herbal supplements as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandywo 0 Posted March 5, 2007 If I were you, I'd get a derm's opinion. Having said that, I have mild acne scars on my back, mostly along the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine, so I started applying Retin-A Micro on my back at night to build up collagen. I will continue the Retin-A for at least a year before moving on to laser procedures. The medi spa I went to for Smoothbeam said that they offered Fraxels for the back, but that back skin heals less than facial skin due to different vasculature. I probably won't get Fraxels on the back any time soon, as my face is a bigger concern for me. In the past I have gotten a few back facial sessions and I think they help a little but not a lot. The back facials include cleansing with a Clarisonic brush, steaming and extractions, glycolic peel, microdermabrasion, red light for healing or bluelight for active acne, a salicylic acid peel, and a moisturizing mask. If your skin is not irritated by the Retin-A, you might use in the morning: either a glycolic acid product (e.g. Neostrata 15% gel or 8% daytime smoothing cream with SPF) OR a gentler product such as La Roche Posay's Effaclar K, which is 1.5% salicylic acid with lipohydroxy acid. For now, I plan to stick with just Retin-A for a while until my skin gets used to that. BTW, I also take a bunch of supplements, including fish oil omega-3, vitamin E, zinc, multivitamin, Accunatural supplements, and some herbal supplements as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subaru 0 Posted March 5, 2007 Yep, you need a prescription from a doctor for Retin-A. I believe some university health centers also have nurse practitioners who can write prescriptions for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites