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Does Retinol make red marks/scars redder at first?

I am. It just seems to have made my red marks more visible. I am not sure if this is common to look worse before better? Not sure if I should continue!

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

10 years ago
Does Retinol make red marks/scars redder at first?

I starting using retinol 1.0 on my acne red marks/hyper-pigmentation and it seems to be making them redder. I only started one week ago. Are the marks supposed to get redder before the skin peels off?...

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10 years ago
Who has gotten IPL laser treatment done for red marks?

Thanks for posting. It's upsetting hearing most people not benefiting from laser treatments...I was counting on them since nothing else is working.

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10 years ago
Who has gotten IPL laser treatment done for red marks?

I'm considering getting laser work done on my red marks leftover from acne. I do not have that much scarring but rather, red hyper-pigmentation marks. For whoever has gotten IPL done for red marks (no...

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10 years ago
Finally making the decision to go in and get my acne red marks treated. What do you suggest?

How much did it cost for each treatment?

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10 years ago
Finally making the decision to go in and get my acne red marks treated. What do you suggest?

After having red marks leftover from my acne on my cheeks for over a year now, I am not waiting any longer for they to fade away. Honestly it feels like most products I try just make it worse. I've...

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10 years ago
Please Help!! Acne scars cant fade

I have the same type of red marks on my cheeks. Have had them for over a year... Glycolic acid only makes them more red in my opinion. At this point, I need to figure out what the best medical proc...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Tests You Can Do Yourself, Things You Should Monitor Yourself, What/how To Interpret/use Info From Tests, Etc.

@Alternavista, what type of linoleic oil do you use for acne scars?

In forum Diet & holistic health

10 years ago
Permanent red marks from benzoyl peroxide?

Do you have any pictures of you results?

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10 years ago
Permanent red marks from benzoyl peroxide?

Sometimes after I ice my face or shower, I notice red marks on all the spots on my forehead where I used to put benzoyl peroxide. It looks like red patches. I'm not sure if i don't react well to shamp...

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10 years ago
Peanut butter vs Almond Butter for acne?

Has anyone noticed any affect of nut butters on acne? I've been having almond butter and have no problem with breakouts..but I would like to switch to peanut butter because it's much cheaper. I know t...

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10 years ago
Who has eliminated grains and have seen positive results?

Nice! Well brown rice and oats are grains

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10 years ago
Best red spot corrector?

which vitamin c product do you use? Would you mind posting any pictures? I'm 100% sure you can only get it in my country as its produced by a local brand that isn't widely known. Its a cream, not a ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Who has eliminated grains and have seen positive results?

I have read several articles that eliminating grains is the answer to curing acne. This is mainly because of how it increases IGF-1 and insulin...which increases sebum. Wouldn't it make more sense to ...

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10 years ago
Citrus VS Citric Acid?

The reaction isn't necessarily due to the citric acid. There are other compounds that can be allergens/toxins. Some citrus oils are used as pesticides after all. Especially orange. I've written in...

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10 years ago
Any benefit of limiting gluten?

I was wondering if there is any benefit for your body and acne if you limit gluten, rather than eliminate it completely? I would like to avoid gluten for the most part, but still be able to enjoy a ...

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10 years ago
Any benefit of limiting gluten?

Hi - My first post, but I read your question, and I had to reply. I am a middle aged white male, and I'm not sure how this relates to anyone else, but for me, at 56, and having battled acne for 40p...

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10 years ago
Best red spot corrector?

which vitamin c product do you use? Would you mind posting any pictures?

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10 years ago
Any benefit of limiting gluten?

I was wondering if there is any benefit for your body and acne if you limit gluten, rather than eliminate it completely? I would like to avoid gluten for the most part, but still be able to enjoy a ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

10 years ago
Best red spot corrector?

I have been trying to get rid of the red marks left behind from my acne for almost a year now! What is the best "red spot" corrector you guys have used? I know that vitamin c topical claim to be effec...

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10 years ago
Almonds cause acne but not almond milk?

I have a suspicion that almonds break me out, but I don't think almond milk does. Is this possible? Anyone else experiencing the same thing?

In forum Diet & holistic health

10 years ago
HELP! Not seeing the results I hoped for after eliminating sensitive foods.

Have you ever tried supplements? I have great results from B5 and am adding in Saw Palmetto. It's more than just diet

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10 years ago
HELP! Not seeing the results I hoped for after eliminating sensitive foods.

So have you figured out all of the "bad foods" for you? Essentially, youre just not eating this way anymore? I've learned there are so many factors along with foods, hormones (DHT) being one of them

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10 years ago
HELP! Not seeing the results I hoped for after eliminating sensitive foods.

Hey everyone, I got my MRT food sensitivity results back about a month ago now. I have eliminated all yellow and all red foods. I have not been eating any other foods outside of the tested ones. I am ...

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10 years ago
Citrus VS Citric Acid?

Alternivista, what makes certain foods make you only break out in certain areas? I usually break out in forehead, temples, and jaw The reaction isn't necessarily due to the citric acid. There ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

10 years ago