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7 (ish) Year Success Story

Hey Everyone!   One night a friend of mine was talking about acne treatments, scarring, and the whole nine yards and for some reason it led to me trying to find my acne.org profile t...

In forum Acne

5 years ago
Bothering Me For So Long

I swear by Retin-A for minor scars. I had a big boxcar scar in the last picture I posted, and since using Retin-A you can tell its filling in. There is a literally a patch of new skin on the edge of t...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Is Retin-A Better At Fading Red Marks Than An Aha?

In my experience Retin - A thinned the skin on my forehead which seems irreversible. The product is not to be used without caution. Please look into less harsh products, possibly Snail Cream. Otherwis...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Is Retin-A Better At Fading Red Marks Than An Aha?

Ok...So I just tried this "glytone mini peel gel" with 10.8% glycolic acid recommended by my derm and it was awful. The marks are BRIGHT red and skin around it looks sun burned. I threw that crap out....

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Pic: Redmarks What's My Best Chance?

Retin-A Seems to be fading my red marks pretty good

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Beware Of Retin A

How long have you been using the Retin-A for? I have been using mine for 3 months and have seen somewhat of a improvement with little to no side effects (0.025%). Was it the gel or the cream. I really...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Acne Scars, Boxcar Icepick, Hyperpigmentation - Treatments (W/pics)

Last question, would these be considered superficial?

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Acne Scars, Boxcar Icepick, Hyperpigmentation - Treatments (W/pics)

Would these be considered "superficial" though? like the majority look small and aren't pitted. there is really only 1 that is pitted which isnt even that bad. 1 bigger one is better than a 100 small ...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
How Often Do You Use Retinoids?

Hi everyone! As some of you might know I started with Differin to erase my scars, redness ad pih. Howver, I was warned by some of you to proceed with caution. My initial idea was to use it 3 times in ...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Acne Scars, Boxcar Icepick, Hyperpigmentation - Treatments (W/pics)

Another option that I might look into would be a Lactic Acid peel...Would this even help at all? On a side not, would these scars be considered "superficial" and minor acne scars?

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Acne Scars, Boxcar Icepick, Hyperpigmentation - Treatments (W/pics)

Minor acne scars. Once the redness is gone, they won't be noticeable. I hope thats the case

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
What Is This? Chemical Peel Burn?

Did you educate yourself before this peel? The skin will get red and look like a burn for the first few days, then peel and eventually go back to normal. It will scar however if you pick at the skin t...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Acne Scars, Boxcar Icepick, Hyperpigmentation - Treatments (W/pics)

I'm thinking about trying out the 1.0mm dermaroller and see if that would help. I would combine it with a topical retin-a at nighttime to get deeper into the skin. Would the dermaroller actually help ...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Acne Scars, Boxcar Icepick, Hyperpigmentation - Treatments (W/pics)

They feel very shallow, I mean my skin feels unreal smooth. I have a derm appointment next month so I will discuss TCA Cross. Would these be considered superficial or not? Keep in mind that this was t...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Acne Scars, Boxcar Icepick, Hyperpigmentation - Treatments (W/pics)

uh some have been close to a year or so, some just came up. Its like as new skin comes, more appear

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Acne Scars, Boxcar Icepick, Hyperpigmentation - Treatments (W/pics)

So after years of having acne in my lower highschool years I have finally managed to get rid of it in my senior year using a mixture of treatments (Salicylic Acid, BP 2.5%, Retin-A 0.025% Gel) and it ...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Aha+ Chemical Peeling Or Cream?

Have you tried Amazon (if they ship to Sweden). Being from Canada I personally had to buy from Amazon because of ridiculous shipping costs on the website

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Tactuo/epiduo And Hydroquionone/hydrocortisone/retin A Compound Question?

Ok so I have been using Benzoyl Peroxide for close to a year now and I am 95% clear (thankfully). But am left with red marks all over my face with very minor scarring. I received a 60g sample of Epidu...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
What Type Of Scars Are These? Are They Treatable? W/pictures

anyone?

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Retin A 0.025% Cream W/ Pictures

December 23, 2013 Alright so its been a week since I have been on this cream. Used every night so far with a pea sized amount. No IB as I am using it mainly for skin texture as my acne is gone. Wow......

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
What Type Of Scars Are These? Are They Treatable? W/pictures

Since these scars are shallow, would overtime use of Retin A get rid of these since it helps with collagen production and sheds off layers of skin?

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
What Type Of Scars Are These? Are They Treatable? W/pictures

My diagnosis of this is that they are somewhat rolling scars, small icepick scars, and little boxcar scars with of course hyperpigmentation. Can this type of scars be treated? I am currently starting ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Severe Acne/scars Log!

How are the scars after this regimen?

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
Retin A 0.025% Cream W/ Pictures

Ok, so for a little background, I joined this website out of curiosity because whenever I googled something about acne this forum shot up and I decided to join! Best decision of my life! I found produ...

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
My (New) Regimen..

This is my current regimen: AM: Exact Gentle Facial Cleanser Oxy 1% Salicylic Wash Oxy 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Cetaphil Moisturizer PM: Exact Gentle Facial Cleanser Oxy 1% Salicylic Wash Oxy 5% Be...

In forum Acne

12 years ago