Good or Excellent Response
13%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find a dermatologist or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find a plastic surgeon. Topical Treatments are also available over-the-counter.
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July 16, 2014
Product used: Emu Oil
NO NO NO!
If I were you, I would avoid this product. It broke me out in cystic acne right along my cheekbones, and made my PIH and red marks extremely more red. My mom said it looked like my face was on fire with this product on. On the bright side, it did soften my skin and it kinda smelled good lmao..
January 12, 2014
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
There are better products
Cons:
takes too long
breaks face out
I would not use this product on my face for acne scarring as there are better treatments out there. This tends to block the pores ad break the face out. Probably more ideal for stretch marks etc. Would rather use rosehip or tea tree or emu oil.
June 28, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
May help clear red marks after acne.. but I believe it does clog pores.
Pros:
Good scar treatment
Cons:
Pore clogging
Greasy
Expensive
As far as scar treatment goes, I believe this could help a significant amount.. but you have to be careful using on your face with acne prone skin.. it is an oil.. and very well could clog pores.
January 25, 2013
Product used: Jafra (Pigment Lightening Pen)
Pros:
Mild acne scars might fade away in a few days, but some could take weeks, months, and even years to fade away! Scars will heal fatesr on healthy skin! You can achieve healthy skin by having a healthy diet lifestyle. Start by eating foods rich in vitamin C which helps heal scars reduces how much melanin is produced in skin. Melanin is what causes skin to darken. Scars can become darker more permanent if you are in the sun without wearing sunscreen! Homemade or over the counter scar fading t
Cons:
Mild acne scars might fade away in a few days, but some could take weeks, months, and even years to fade away! Scars will heal fatesr on healthy skin! You can achieve healthy skin by having a healthy diet lifestyle. Start by eating foods rich in vitamin C which helps heal scars reduces how much melanin is produced in skin. Melanin is what causes skin to darken. Scars can become darker more permanent if you are in the sun without wearing sunscreen! Homemade or over the counter scar fading t
Mild acne scars might fade away in a few days, but some could take weeks, months, and even years to fade away! Scars will heal fatesr on healthy skin! You can achieve healthy skin by having a healthy diet lifestyle. Start by eating foods rich in vitamin C which helps heal scars reduces how much melanin is produced in skin. Melanin is what causes skin to darken. Scars can become darker more permanent if you are in the sun without wearing sunscreen! Homemade or over the counter scar fading treatments will help remove MILD scars. SEVERE or DEEP scars will have to be removed by a professional doctor. You can always go to the doctor for a quicker stronger treatment to remove MILD scars also. PREPARE YOUR SKIN FOR TREATMENT1) Wash face with warm water cleanser, preferably Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar by Johnson Johnson2) Apply toner, preferably Witch Hazel, because its gentle non-irritating3) Apply homemade or over the counter scar fading treatment4) Apply oil-free sunscreen or a moisturizer that contains sunscreen5) If you wear makeup, you can use an oil-free foundation that contains sunscreenTRY ONE OF THESE HOMEMADE TREATMENTS1) Hydrogen Peroxide. Using a Q-Tip, apply to the scar only! Do not use all over face! Dilute with water if to strong!2) Lemon Juice. Cut open a fresh lemon. Using a Q-Tip, apply to the scar only! Do not use all over face!3) Organic Apple Cider Vinegar With The Mother, such as Bragg. Using a Q-Tip, apply to the scar only! Dilute with water if to strong!4) Aloe Vera. Apply aloe to the scar. Buy an aloe vera plant or use Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Gelly, it's 99% organic, contains vitamin A, C, E! Don't use other brands of aloe, has very little aloe to much junk in it which can irritate skin!TRY ONE OF THESE OVER THE COUNTER TREATMENTSOnly Use Oil-Free Products That Won't Clog Pores Cause Acne!1) Murad Post Acne Spot Lightening Gel2) Sudden Change Scar Zone3) Mederma4) Ambi Fade Cream For Oily Skin (for people of color)5) Salicyl
June 26, 2012
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Rubs in well, feels comfortable on skin, not harsh
Cons:
Hasn't really done anything after 3 months of usage on bacne red marks/scars.
Hasn't really done anything to my stubborn back acne red marks.
February 18, 2012
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
None for me
Cons:
Caused huge cystic breakouts, ...and ultimately more scars.
Tried it twice. Both times it caused large painful cysts to form after 3 or 4 days of use. I wouldn't reccomend this product for severe acne at all.
October 14, 2011
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
softens skin a little
lightens scars at first
Cons:
greasy
caused pretty bad breakouts when first used
doesn't do anything to scars in the long term
After buying 100% emu oil and rubbing it on my acne and trauma scars, i felt like it improved but after several days of usage, realized it could be a placebo from viewing the scar region right after rubbing with any moisturizer. after applying for 2 days, had a breakout but continued to consistently used it. after 2 weeks, I attempted to have a fresh, unbiased view of treated areas and realized nothing changed.
January 8, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
If you have dry skin, this product will add moisture.
Cons:
However, if you have hope that it will soften acne scars and stretch marks, don't get excited about seeing any improvement. I used the product consistently for 6 months, twice a day.
Good for dry skin but ineffective for the appearance of scar reduction. I'm always up for trying new products, and will continue. Eventually developers will discover a remedy for those of us who are suffering from the results of teenage acne.
December 4, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Cooling effect, not messy.
Cons:
No visible change: used it for post surgical scar.
Probably good for very small scars and recently acquired scar, it is definitely not for post surgical scars.
November 6, 2010
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
For the first few days, it left my skin feeling smooth and my I was told I had a glowing health to my skin.
Cons:
Greasy.
Broke me out after a week of use.
The pimples that went away from my break-out left bad scars.
Expensive.
I bought "Thunderridge" Emu Oil from Vitamin World for about 20~ dollars. Emu Oil, even though it has beneficial vitamins (vitamin E, etc.) in it, it is obviously an OIL. It is an animal byproduct that's similar to human sebum. Think about it. If sebum causes pimples, would you put vitamin-filled sebum on your face? Of course not. For some people, this may work, just like the "oil-cleansing" method for face-washing. But even though it has vitamins, you are essential putting an OIL on your face to get rid of acne, which is CAUSED BY OIL. Every product I've began using that I read about on Acne.org always helped me. This product had the trend of "got rid of acne scars!", or "made redness go down!". Trust me, it doesn't do either. Not only did I horribly break out, my pimples were even redder than usual! I continued using this, just in case my skin was just "purging". Nope, it got worse.
Pros:
could work