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Does tea tree oil work remove acne keloid scars?

I really doubt it will improve the scar at all. I haven't tried myself, but the few people I've heard of trying this method haven't really come forward with anything dramatic. Then again, by all means...

In forum Scar treatments

8 years ago
So I have about 20 hypertrophic/keloid scars on my chest and decided to try Dermatix...

Hey @Cyberdemon_1542 yes it unfortunate, but I too have keloids/raised scars on my chest. I've been using silicone sheets and they help keep the scar soft and smooth after the removal of the sheet/tap...

In forum Hypertrophic (raised) scars

8 years ago
journey of removing raised scar by ACV

Yeah there's always steroid injections. Though many derms are reluctant to do these injections on the nose just for a scar. On 7/5/2016 at 4:15 PM, jennyg444 said: keep updated. I have ha...

In forum Hypertrophic (raised) scars

8 years ago
I just had a acne keloid Kenalog injection on my chest

Keloid and hypertrophic scars are a bit tricky to treat. Treatment for these scar are very limited, especially with keloid scar since they keep growing beyond the site of the original wound. Friction ...

In forum Scar treatments

8 years ago
jawline acne turning into keloid?? PHOTO

You can try silicone sheets of silicone gel to help keep the scar hydrated. Your scar isn't bad actually so I think if you do go see a Derm, they can give you some intarlesional steriod injection and ...

In forum Scar treatments

8 years ago
Has anyone ever used scar cream under silicone sheets

I wouldn't recommend it but it wouldn't hurt to try for yourself. I use the ScarAway silicone sheets for keloid scars on my chest and when I fist started using it I decided to try putting some lotion ...

In forum Hypertrophic (raised) scars

8 years ago
How Do I Get Rid Of Keloid Acne Scars On My Chest?

Update: Went to my derm appointment and talked to her about raising the concentration and i mentioned the 5-fu. She said that 5-fu is a chemotherapy drug. Hearing it was a chemo-drug I quickly refused...

In forum Scar treatments

10 years ago
How Do I Get Rid Of Keloid Acne Scars On My Chest?

@blahblah82 I believe we've been going at 10 mg concentration for my chest and less for my neck area. I've asked my derm. if she would up the concentration but she refuses and constantly says it'll c...

In forum Scar treatments

10 years ago
How Do I Get Rid Of Keloid Acne Scars On My Chest?

@frasier I'm glad to hear that you've seen results. How are you dealing with the scars even if they are still there? Are you still going in to get injections? I've been getting cortisone injections f...

In forum Scar treatments

10 years ago
How Do I Get Rid Of Keloid Acne Scars On My Chest?

Hi Keloid, I too am suffering from keloid scar on my chest and few on my neck. I've been getting keep log injections and I've seen some improvements. I'm told by my dermatologist that my scars will fl...

In forum Scar treatments

10 years ago
Cystic Acne On Neck Under Jawline

Updated:   Went to a new dermatologist and boy do I wish I would of went sooner. I developed keloid scars on my chest and neck because of my stubbornness. Yes it has taken an psychological toll ...

In forum General acne discussion

10 years ago
Cystic Acne On Neck Under Jawline

Update:   I've been reluctant on updating because I hardly get any replies, but maybe this could draw further advice.   The cystic acne under my jawline are almost gone. I had my lousy der...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Cystic Acne On Neck Under Jawline

What kind of cleanser are you using? I haven't tried Dans products and I don't intend on starting today, they seem like cheap ordinary stuff. I'm sure you can get better stuff over the counter at a ch...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Cystic Acne On Neck Under Jawline

Hi lanette thanks for posting, well yes it's the front of my neck. It starts after my jawline going to my neck. I have tough skin so I don't think alcohol and a scrub might be too harsh but on the bo...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Cystic Acne On Neck Under Jawline

Hi um they are nodules and some papules. They're disgusting and frequently bleed liquidity pus. I use rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide after I shower then apply my topical medication. I've been u...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Cystic Acne On Neck Under Jawline

I've recently broke out on my neck under my jawline. This is after being completely free of acne and it was a short experience, but definitely great. I'm not sure what to do about my neck acne, I'm u...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Question regarding a new theory I had...

Well I have the same theory, just two weeks ago I had my Pilonidal abscess ( yes it was infected) of three years, removed. I had it excised and it was left as an open wound to heal as recommended by m...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago