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Hypertrophic Scar Getting Worse?

It looks infected to me, it's possible there was some material left and it flared up, but it doesn't look like a scar to me.

In forum Hypertrophic (raised) scars

12 years ago
I Saw A Dermatologist, Help, Please!

So I had really severe sudden acne, and I waited too long to get the proper treatment because I was convinced by all the reading that it was food or my stomach or candida or whatever. I now have sever...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Low My Experience Of Low Dose Isotretinoin Over High

Hydrocortisone cream will thin your skin when used for long periods of time, often permanently. I really recommend using just plain old lotion for your dry skin. Other than that, I'm glad it's working...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Phenol Chemabrasion? (Impressive Before & After Pics)

The doctor apparently couldn't be bothered to make sure his pictures were taken in the same lighting, which to me says the results are not nearly as good as they might seem.

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
How Much Vitamin A Is In Accutane?

40 mg isn't a high dose, but it can be for some people. If you experience side effects from Vitamin A overdose you are consuming too much: That is why it is so important to get blood tests every mont...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Cystic Acne Spot Which Is Healing Scarring Very Oddly - Please Help!

I would seek out a private derm, there has to be someone in your area that can see you if you explain the situation. This happened to me and quite quickly I ended up with very severe acne. You may nee...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Accutane For The 3Rd Time? At 41 Years Young.

Accutane gave me KP. I had never had it before and it only arrived with the medicine. It is suggested to use Salicylic Acid products to help with KP. You mention your acne is in genital areas. Have yo...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Subcision?

Dr morganroth has experience with it, I would not be concerned with price but experience, don't you want the best person to treat your scars? I wouldn't let just anyone touch my face.

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
My Horrible Acne Scar Journey

Hey I really know how you feel, but please know that it is 90% confidence in how people treat you. I have horrible scars but I do not let people know I'm upset by them, and I am treated no differently...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

No, they just recommended that I see Dr Gladstone (I am also considering Morganroth) when I'm ready. I already talked to a plastic surgeon who turned me off for a bit so I'll just hang out for now.

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

My dermatologist actually recommended that I go see them when I told her I thought it was getting worse. It only started improving randomly this week. If you have any good universities in your area, i...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Went to a prestigious university dermatology clinic today. Both the resident and the doctor definitely felt bad for me, but they told me not to do anything for a year, that I might be amazed at how th...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
To Extend Or Not To Extend...

I couldn't wait to get the hell off accutane because of how bad it scarred me (seriously, EVERYTHING SCARRED?) As soon as I met the cumulative dose I went off. Two weeks and haven't broken out at all,...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
How Bad Are My Scars And How Can I Heal Them?

ew those look deep from the side you should get a tca peel it will make them red but it should get better there is nothing 'ew' about it. Exactly everyone is awesome and gorgeous! Op it looks like...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Subcision Done & Sharing The Rest Of The Journey.

On 5/30/2013 at 9:41 AM, michi31 said: On 5/29/2013 at 8:14 PM, ughhhhh said: On 5/29/2013 at 1:01 PM, michi31 said: I'm more scared that it will someh...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
sf bay area recommendations?

On 5/30/2013 at 9:12 AM, lisaw said: Hi ughhhh - Thanks. Make sure you read the yelp reviews on Morganroth. His reviews are matched only by Dr. Berman. A plastic surgeon recommended Morganrot...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
sf bay area recommendations?

He sure seems experienced, I've visited his website many times and his answers on realself. He is too far for me though, and like the pp said only morganroth has fraxel repair. I plan on consulting wi...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Subcision Done & Sharing The Rest Of The Journey.

I'm more scared that it will somehow make the scar worse. It is on the side of my chin, and I have read worse results for this area of the face. Good luck - keep us posted! Maybe I missed it but di...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Taken Only 20-25 Mg Accutane Pills

In my first two months I developed one if the most painful forms of eczema, dishydrosis. It as absolutely awful and I thought a out quitting from it many times. I'm off tab a week now be I have t had ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Update - After having fillers (Surgiderm)

Wow if I could have improvement like this I would absolutely pay for it every few months to avoid lasers.

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Oh, Wouldn't It Be Nice!

I consulted with a plastic surgeon about excision of a huge scar (about the size of a dime) and he refused Said the outcome wouldn't be any better than what i have already. I feel like that's subject...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Breaks Outs After Accutane

Have you tried topicals? They're supposed to work better after accutane. If your acne is not cystic or deep, I wouldn't do accutane again.

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Punch Excision For Rolling Scars

No one will give you fillers? That's ridiculous it's your money... Plenty of docs in the us could help you by as usual it takes a few treatments especially if you were to go with silicone.

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Did I Get The Right Dr Chu?

Tony is short for Anthony.

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

The last time I went I made her touch them and stretch, before she was just looking at them. After she touched them is when she said I will probably see the most benefit from laser and subcision. They...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago