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Hey there, You don't sound like an idiot at all. Its completely reasonable for someone to have low self esteem or feel depressed from acne, it happens to everyone. I would strongly recommend getting ...

The easy solution is to wash your face more frequently. You are getting acne due to both an increase in sebum production and a bacterial infection. If you wash more frequently using a cleaner, then mo...

The easy solution is to wash your face more frequently. You are getting acne due to both an increase in sebum production and a bacterial infection. If you wash more frequently using a cleaner, then mo...

Do you/have you smoked cigarrettes? Are you diabetic? Both of these could signficantly impair your healing process.

thanks so much! im debating about fillers but its really not a bad idea for temporary fixes! Anything is better than nothing i guess I just cant wait to talk to someone who wants to listen and wants ...

it makes me sad that the surgeon would suggest something that wouldnt help you know... makes me so frustrated. and this doctor is one of the best in PA and in the US - the thing that go to me though i...

There are, however, some topicals that can help reduce acne scarring. TCA and retinoids are more powerful than most AHAs and have been proven for decades to have positive effects on acne scars.  ...

There are, however, some topicals that can help reduce acne scarring. TCA and retinoids are more powerful than most AHAs and have been proven for decades to have positive effects on acne scars.  ...

After the initial elimination of a pimple, especially when popped, it is natural for there to be somewhat of a depression. Many people probably haven't noticed it because it is very slight, but can be...

Hi 10yearswiththis, I'm sorry you didn't get the results you were looking for on the first try. Did you hear the snapping sounds characteristic of the tissue strands breaking? Would you mind posting...

Darker skin types are more at risk from hyperpigmentation due to lasers. Do you hyperpigment from acne lesions? If so, then it is likely that the laser would make you hyperpigment as well.   Anot...

Starness, I am glad you are seeing progress. Before you go on accutane I would suggest going back on antibiotics, possibly minocycline. Also look into birth control pills, it has been shown that some ...

It may, but the problem with ice pick scarring is that for effective results using dermarolling you would need needles long enough to impact the base of the scar. Ice pick scars tend to have deeper ba...

From the picture it appears to be ice pick scarring. TCA cross is an effective treatment for some people, but it has caused complications for others. I would look more into it and see if you believe i...

Dr. Morganroth at California Skin Institute does subcision

Heres my before and after photos of subscision:   Amazing improvement! Have you tried the subcision/suction method?

Suhail, I agree with you that a plastic surgeon will be much more qualified to handle an excision. I do not know how the scar looked before, but if it was depressed as in the picture you posted it may...

Naturalgirl, do you mind telling me who the doctor was that performed your subcision in Mountain View? I have an appointment with Dr. Morganroth in Mountain View coming up in 2 weeks and I was wonderi...

Perhaps once I get these pesky scars reduced I'll spend more time focusing on my schoolwork to get a specialty like dermatology haha. I'll be sure to update everyone on my progress. I will be seeing...

Mr. Matt, your results seem to be incredible. I have only seen your results up to your last subcision because it says your album is private. Could you PM me your password so that I can take a look? ...

I learned the hard way. I have struggled with cystic and nodular acne all my life but for the most part had been fortunate in that the scarring was very minimal until about 6 months ago. I first s...