I have an acne scar, one year old, in the middle of eye bows. Right between my eyes.
I have more but I hate that one.
I also hate my nose one. (one is a nose piercing scar) which would be ok, but I also have 4 acne scars surrounding it.
People ask, Did you pierced my nose 3 times? its horrible.
how this is affecting my life:
- I lost jobs because I cant look at people and ashamed to have them look at me
- I believe I am developing some sort of agoraphobia due to my skin.
- I hate my reflection. even taped garbage bags over mirrors because I cant stand to look at myself.
- I spend all my money. everything I have on my skin. its so consuming. every thought of every day revolves around it.
- how i eat, how i sleep, how i spend my money, how i dress (hats and glasses) its consuming my life.
- I don't want to give up hope as the mere thought makes me suicidal. (im sure someone understands)
- I feel unattractive, undesirable, and no one will ever want me.
- i am seeking counselling for these problems, and she said, " You will never be happy till you accept yourself"
- I dont think I can do that and I feel rather suicidal
So what I am asking for is advice. Has anyone had success with ACNE SCARS? If so please share.
I will greatly appreciate it.
Things I've tried:
TCA cross - 6 treatments so far
microdermabrasion
chemical peels with salicylic acid
tetracycline (antibiotic)
Accutane
Proacitve
every OTC product you can name
Glycolic acid
retinal - A
Holistic - pro biotic and just started Vit C serum
Those scars are perfect candidates for TCA CROSS, you can even do it yourself if you have a steady hand.
4-6 rounds of 100% TCA spaced 8 weeks apart should see them filled in nicely.
EDIT: didnt see you'd already tried this.
What percentage TCA did you use? Are you a smoker? Did you do anything to optimize collagenesis?
Just so you know you're not alone in how you feel.
I have severe scarring on both my temples and forehead. I don't leave the house without wearing a hat and glasses. I've undergone a lot of different treatments and spent a lot of money - despite having a little improvement it hasn't helped the anxiety in any way.
I can totally relate to everything you have said regarding the serious affect it's having on your life.
mam listen and listen clear .. those are not at all scars leo di caprio has bigger scar than urs ... and u have like very mild acne may be because of monthy things or any other reason ,, just keep drinking lots of water dont touch ur face wash max 2 times morning and night .. and if u want u can drink some blood purifier or if u really want to do some alopathy medicine ask ur doc to prescribe low dose accutane 10 -20 mg .. and just dont take tension if u have seen my scars every day i think of dying but i have to support my family :,(
and wait just wait its the only thing u can do 