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Good or Excellent Response
13%
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Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low
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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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February 16, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
did not help with acne scars (indents)
I put this on my check after my laser and it did not help a thing!! I also been putting it on a scar on my arm which slightly faded.. I am going for my second bottle.. It does work, but you have to use bottles of it for it to be effective.. One bottle isnt going to help much..
February 2, 2009
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
Clears up acne, makes the skin smooth and healthy looking, evens out the skin tone
Cons:
thought it was expensive, but not nearly as expensive as a lot of things on the market. And it works!
It has truly worked wonders for me. It's amazing product. After a month I noticed i was getting less oily and i had some dark spots that vanished and blackheads started coming out by there own which was weird. It's perfect.
January 5, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It works on Back and chest acne really well! I love it!!
Cons:
It really itches when you don't rub it in well, it peels, and the fact that you have to put it on 3-4 times daily.
I have acne on my Face, Chest, and Back and recently I stopped getting acne on my chest and back but im left with scars and I really needed something to take it away before the summertime comes, so far its working really well!
August 14, 2008
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Easy to apply. Fairly fast at seeing results
Cons:
Seems pricey at first glance. But when you realise that one bottle will last you 4 months or more, the costs then seem much more reasonable.
Being in the UK I only had one choice of outlet to buy MaMa from.
Been reading rave reviews about 'MaMa' so decided to take the plunge & give it a go.
I have now been using it every day for a full month & am pleased with the Results. Even though I have sensitive skin I suffered no skin peeling using MaMa. The reason might be that I had been using Retin-A a while back which did cause a LOT of peeling. So maybe my skin had built up a bit of tolerance! I started to see results after about a week. My skin tone began to improve & I got less in the way of breakouts occurring. I think you really have to give this product about 3 or 4 months to probably see the full effects that MaMa could do for your skin. I am hopeful that the results I have had so far will continue to improve the quality of my skin. I always moisturise about 30 mins after applying MaMa using 'Simple' brand moisturiser
July 23, 2008
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
This stuff is amazing! i've had acne and previous scarring from the chicken pox, and was left with holes and dreadful marks. I'm asian so im super prone to hyperpigmentation. since using mama lotion, i am acne free and scar free!
Cons:
slight peeling
This product is the best, and its the first product that is "asian skin freindly". All my acne and chicken pox scars have disappeared and i have an even skin tone. I recommend this to everyone, you wont go wrong with it!!!
March 18, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
O my god it works! Its been 3 weeks and my acne scars are near diminished!
Cons:
Just a hair too expensive but who cares.
Great Product! Not quite as good as laser treatments, but saving all that money is good.
January 2, 2008
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
Got rid of my facial acne. Got rid of my hidrdenitis too and other such boils, pimples, etc. Works wonderful on kerotosis pilarius too.
Cons:
Expensive, but cheaper than doctor's appointments; other acne treatments; antibiotics.
Be patient with this product!
Don't buy the many "knock offs" of this product because they are a waste of money and don't work. Be sure you buy from an authorized elicina dealer - check their website. This product is so worth the money. As I get older, it helps considerabley with wrinkles and age spots too! Be sure to follow the directions of use on their website. And be patient! New skin doesn't regenerate over night.
December 17, 2007
Pros:
Some scars definately faded within a week or two.
Cons:
Stopped doing anything after about 3 weeks. Only got rid of very light scars.
If you have alot of really bad scaring or "ice pick marks" then you may want to spring for something stronger like professional peel treatments. Works well if you only have little marks you want to get rid of.
March 29, 2007
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Dont sting so bad
Cons:
Sticky
Just tried it. First day. It's sticky, I thought it would absorb into skin. My scars seem darker. I'm praying that will stop REAL quickly. I'm real impatiend, but I'm taking all precautions and will follow directions to the T. I'll report back regularly.
November 25, 2017
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
😱 it works
I've been using bio oil on my 14yr old stretch marks and they r now 4* smaller then they used to b after a month of applying to them so I started thinking if bio oil would help my acne on face back and boobs been using it on all acne prone areas and am noticing a huge difference a week later I'm surprised I can now face each day with confidence and not have to apply wall paint 😂 but b warned bio oil isn't for all skin types best to use on face if u have non oilly skin bio oil has been an absolute god send for me I certainly recommend it
November 25, 2017
My skin is also softer and smoother it's almost like silk my acne prone back is also clearing up and the scars are disappearing b4 my eyes same as stretch marks skin on tummy has tightend up so happy I found something that finally works for me
December 6, 2017
Can it also remove the dark spot caused by pimples?
Pros:
smells good, cheaper than lasers, helps with stretch marks