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Wound Acne Scars Using Razor

Let's try to figure out if it will make any difference in the scar.   Suppose you scratch up a clean piece of skin that doesn't have any indents. Suppose that it's a clean flat smooth surface. ...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Help! It's Time For Treatment Of My Scars After Accutane, But What To Do? (Pics Included)

I think the dermatologist is being honest and upfront. The tCa peel will help with the redness by working to dry up the redness and the skin will start to shed and exfoliate. The red areas will turn b...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Scarring On Previous Pimple Spot

Sometimes too much consistent bp causes scarring. Everoneone's skin is different so you need to observe yours and use wise judgement.

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Updated Photos Of My Severe Acne Scarring, Pleas Help?

Whats up Al3forever. Let me put this in perspective.   I'll tell you straight up-front. You know, you're absolutely right. I agree with you 100%! There's nothing that can be done about your a...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Why Are There So Many Laser Treatment Horror Stories?

This is just my opinion from my own personal experience but I can't discredit if it worked for others. For those who tried it for indented acne scars and worked out, all power to you, but this is my ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
A Week And A Half On Doxycycline And Acne Is Worse (Pictures)

Looks like you did the right things... Accutane in the past, cortisone shots, current meds. Don't know what else you could do other than try other products, if your acne really is hormonal.   I...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Photos Of My Severe Acne Scarring

Hydrogen peroxide for acne is a bad choice for acne treatment. I'm assuming the doctor was for general practice and not dermatology. That sucks that he prescribed you that. Even more so that your pa...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Photos Of My Severe Acne Scarring

By the way these are both opictures of your left cheek. I know its tough to have acne scars. But you gotta keep your head up high. Theres many famous actors and comedians who have acne scars. You can'...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Severe Acne/scars Log!

I would look into accutane. If your acne is turning into indented scars, accutane can prevent future breakouts and prevent future scars. Yes, there's side effects but its not that bad as long as you ...

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
Photos Of My Severe Acne Scarring

By the way these are both opictures of your left cheek.   I know its tough to have acne scars. But you gotta keep your head up high. Theres many famous actors and comedians who have acne scars...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
I Have Tried Almost Everything That My Doctors Recommend - Nothing Works 🙁

Also, for the regimen... You can buy the whole kit at amazon... The moisturizer, cleanser and acne medication... a 3 in 1 package. If you use 5% or 10% bp, it'll make your skin very irritated and red...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
I Have Tried Almost Everything That My Doctors Recommend - Nothing Works 🙁

Read this and understand this before you proceed with other procedures.   Red marks are inflammation / infection just like acne. Brown marks are something different - it's just hyper pigmentati...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
I Have Tried Almost Everything That My Doctors Recommend - Nothing Works 🙁

Try changing your acne regimen. Look into dan's acne.org's regimen. Browse the before / after photos and see how others have improved their skin and see if your acne is similar to theirs.   For...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Ondont Read If You Dt Have Acne -When Does The Initial Breakout Continue Til (6Weeks In To My Regimen)

Smoking has no impact on acne. Think about it... There are people on this forum who don't smoke but have bad acne. And vice versa... There are people who smoke a pack a day for 20 years and never had ...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Return Of Cystic Acne Following Smoking Cessation

If its not the chemical imbalance, consider if you have done any of these changes.... Have you moved?... Hotter and humid temperatures might affect people with acne-prone oily skin. Water quality in ...

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
I Need Advice

Accutane requires monitoring your blood every month, coming in for check ups, and avoiding the sun. If your trucking job interferes with that, you need to take some time off to work on your skin if y...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
It Started As A Fear Of Acne Scarring... Now I'm Scared It's A Warning From God?

You had dreams of becoming an actor or comedian... You should pursue it. Look at George Lopez, the comedian. He's got acne scars but yet he's doing a good job at what he does. I know the acne can kee...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Burning!

Cetaphil has something in it that causes extreme burning. I tried Dan's bp with dan's moisturizer at first. The moisturizer felt a little stingy so I looked into cetaphil. So after trying cetaphil moi...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Please Make Me Feel Better...am I Going To Have A "dent" In My Face From Cortisone Shot?

It's hard to say what caused the indent. Both cystic acne and cortisone shots can cause indents. My cortisone shot left me with a permanent indent, regardless of the fact that the doc said the indent ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
How To Not Leave Indented Scar After Popping A Pimple

Interesting. Do you have any photos?

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Feeling Down About My Skin

I took pictures of myself on my phone today. In almost every single one, my scarring showed up. Immediately following the subcisions my skin looked smooth in pictures. I'm almost tempted to get silic...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Scars And Closed Comedones Treatment

These seem to be ice pick scars. I would look into tca cross... This is a procedure where they use a high concentration of tca and apply it with a toothpick-like tool into each ice pick scar. The tca...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Feeling Down About My Skin

I relate to you on your original post. You can talk about it with friends.... it'll help you emotionally, but I just don't think they would understand fully unless they are going through the same thin...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Not Sure How To Treat Scarring. Help!

These appear to be small tiny indents which may be able to be excised. Look into excision. This is where a surgeon or dermatologist cuts out the scar, like cutting out a mole, and sew it back together...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Feeling Down About My Skin

How is it looking worse after losing weight?

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago