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Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Yeah Kittee, I agree that as much as I am going through, I am trying to back away from the possibility of me having so-called "AMVC." And this is simply because it is said to be so rare...I don't beli...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Hello Boafriend, Can you show me some more pics of your scars. I also have the prickling and twitching sensation under my skin often times. We are pretty much on the same boat I believe. Seriously, w...

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11 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

I hate to say it, but I didn't have much luck with the dermatopathologist I saw today. Like the dermatologists I've seen previously, the one I saw today just kept saying "It appears that you just have...

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11 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Anybody here use AHA or any other kind of chemical exfoliant? I believe my random scarring is due to use of AHA+ (10% glycolic lotion). I think this because I never had a problem with this &%$@ be...

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11 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

I was wondering if any members here could give an update on this. It sucks that most posters who were in this thread have never come back. I have searched around and found that it's best to go to wha...

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11 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Hello. I came across a message where you were expressing your dilemma with random lines, indents, holes, scars appearing on the face for no apparent reason. I'm experiencing exactly that. I'm so struc...

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11 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

      I think I have this. I keep finding new scars where there was no previous acne. Has anyone found any new information as to what may cause this? I have never been on Accu...

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12 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

  I think I have this. I keep finding new scars where there was no previous acne. Has anyone found any new information as to what may cause this? I have never been on Accutane or taken high d...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

I think I have this. I keep finding new scars where there was no previous acne. Has anyone found any new information as to what may cause this? I have never been on Accutane or taken high dose Vit A. ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Just wanted to do a quick update. After talking with both a derm and GP, we decided to start her on 10mg of accutane. She is doing very well. Neither of them seem to be too concerned with the scarr...

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12 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Thank you for the advice. I have stopped the omega 3 and I swear that some of her scarring has also improved. We also have cut back on her zinc, which shuts down the sebaceous glands - hoping this w...

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12 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Boafriend, I stumbled across this thread and have spent hours reading it from start to finish all through the night. Boy, was surprised to see you are the latest post - I had earlier posted on your ...

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12 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

So I know I'm reviving a very old thread, but my attention has recently been redirected to this thread since I've been experiencing random, spontaneous scars since March. I've gone to many dermatologi...

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12 years ago
Post Acne Skin Healing

Superficical scarring heals over time regardless of whether you are clear of active acne or not. Just make sure you make good use of glycolic acids, skin brighteners or dark spot correctors, and sunsc...

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13 years ago
Ice Pick Scars... But I Didn't Pick?

I'm in exact same boat as you....I went through a bad period of time where my face kept forming cysts, and now I have a number of unsightly scars. What's worse is that there are areas where I didn't e...

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13 years ago
Hey, This Is A Question Came From An Chinese Boy

hey u guys, i should say i am so lucky to find this website built by Dan, i was struggled with acne nearly three years , i've used almost everything that so-called can heal my acne. actually nothing w...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Do Tiny Acne Scars Disappear With Time?

Tiny ones like the one you mentioned probably will fill in over time. Heck, if they're the size equivalent to the tip of a needle, I wouldn't even worry about them.

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13 years ago
Masturbation Acne

I don't there's necessarily a "cure", but you can try taking saw palmetto supplements (saw palmetto supposedly decreases the DHT levels...or androgen level...something like that that has to do with ho...

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13 years ago
Hey, This Is A Question Came From An Chinese Boy

hey u guys, i should say i am so lucky to find this website built by Dan, i was struggled with acne nearly three years , i've used almost everything that so-called can heal my acne. actually nothing w...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
The Further I Am From The Mirror, My Acne Marks Are Red, Visible And Prominent. If I'm Right In Front Of The Mirror, The Marks Are Not As Red?

Do you guys think that acne marks look much worse in the bathroom light rather than natural outside light? This is what I noticed at least.   It really depends on your bathroom lighting, too, s...

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13 years ago
Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hydrating Lotion

I wouldn't recommend any of Vaseline's products, esp for the face....they all contain mineral oil and what's more is that none of their products are targeted for the face. I know an exception is their...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
I Am Looking For An Oil Free, Paraben Free, Non-Comedogenic Moisturizer

This contains parabens, but...honestly, I've used nothing better than it - CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion. You can just use the regular version as opposed to the facial PM version because the ingredients ...

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13 years ago
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash Or Clean And Clear Foaming Face Wash For Sensitive Skin?

I used Purpose for about half a year and it's really one of the best cleansers I've used. I also gave the Clean & Clear Sensitive Skin Foaming Face Wash a try....it doesn't compare. You have to la...

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13 years ago
Recommended Products To Help With Red Marks

I used two bottles of Loreal's Youth Code Dark Spot Corrector from January to May or so earlier this year and I feel the product really helped speed up the lightening of red marks, and I only used the...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

13 years ago
The Further I Am From The Mirror, My Acne Marks Are Red, Visible And Prominent. If I'm Right In Front Of The Mirror, The Marks Are Not As Red?

I think it has more to do with the fact that from afar (assuming you are looking at a mirror), you notice things about your face that stand out (sharp eyes, how your hair looks overall, etc.), but wit...

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13 years ago