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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August 28, 2014
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Worst product ever!
Mederma is the worst product I've ever used. It burnt my face and now it looks like someone poured acid on it. I hate it. Do not use it if you don't want to look hideous.
June 17, 2014
Product used: Zenmed (Skin Eraser Kit)
Absolutely dreadful
I can hands down say this is perhaps the worst 'scar' treatment I have ever used, and trust me I have tried many a thing. I did absolutely nothing, in fact made it worse. I had to pay extra to the post office to receive this as it came from Canada which was an even bigger kick in the teeth. The little bottle of scar solution looks like the stuff they apply to people in surgery, its absurd, truly dreadful product. I honestly think that a topical solution such as this will make absolutely no difference to your skin at all. Its just crap to say the least I would advise staying away and thoroughly doing your research on your skin type and what kind of scarring you have.
June 17, 2014
Product used: Emu Oil
Breaks me out
I am sorry to say but personal recommendation for combination oily skin, I would not recommend this product at all. I applied it as soon as I bought it and woke up in the morning and had several new spots developing. It is very oily, I avoid things like this like the plague now I know what they do. For those who have redness lasting several months after spots, again I would strongly recommend to stay away as the formation of new spots causes further redness.
I do however now use it on my hair, it has been falling out at the top because I wear it back too tightly I think.... But it has helped with this! My hair does seem to be growing back and the bald spot, receding patch is not as noticeable.
June 16, 2014
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
awful
I used bio oil for a good year and a half (for my scar) and saw no improvement what so ever. It also takes forever to absorb and it smells like my grandmothers house. I would not recommend.
December 19, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Breaks out face, pretty good on body
Cons:
bad on face
not good for acne prone skin
Ok, not going to lie, but here is my opinion about this product. My face was healed and I was like Yay! I am now going to work on my hyper-pigmentation. So, I read the reviews, which was very helpful and I should of listen to some. It was awesome for the first day, so I applied it the next day still scare that i was going to break out. Day two in using it , I was still flawless. It was day three... I got little zit and a big ass pimple on my right cheek. I was like hooray, my nightmare reappeared. I was mad, but I kinda knew what i was getting into. So, listen to this comment, which I should of done. But I also have acne on my back. I took a bath and used half of the bottle into the tub. And wow , it kinda improved my skin and hyper pigmentation to my back area. so no face, yes on body.
June 10, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Sh*t product!
Pros:
Helps with grazes and scars ONLY ON THE BODY
Cons:
Sh*t product for scars on the face
Long term oily skin
Hard to wash off your face
My skin has been flawless ever since I applied this on my face for a cut, after applying this on my face for 2 - 4 days I started getting terrible acne and the amount of oil on my skin would never go away! My confidence went away, I couldn't see any girls for a few weeks it took me 3 weeks straight to clear off all the acne! now I have scars that will take 4 - 6 weeks to completely heal! I am running a cycle of accutane for 6 months now because of the oil levels this created! but on the other hand the only thing this helps with is grazes and scars on the body don't apply this on your face!
May 29, 2013
Product used: Porcelana (Fade Dark Spots Daytime Treatment)
Cons:
horrible breakout
This stuff broke me out severely within a few days of use do not purchase this product after I stop use it took a week before the acne it gave me went away
March 12, 2013
Pros:
Nothing good to say.
Cons:
Made acne worse.
Increased redness.
Make poors look bigger.
Didn't help the scars.
Bigger breakouts that take longer to heal than if I wasnt using the product.
Made skin dry and peel.
This product didn't work for me it was a waste of money and time.
February 27, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
None worth the toll.
Cons:
Mineral oil is the FIRST ingredient. Leeches essentially nutrients from your body. Any "positive" results are cancelled out by the negative composition.
Nope.
February 22, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Broke my skin out severely.
A bit expensive.
Not much product in bottle.
I bought this product after being told it would help to reduce acne scars. I had been clear from acne for three years but had acne scaring. I used this product for about a week and experienced a very bad breakout which shattered my confidence. It even caused cystic acne. It took a good few months for my skin to become clear again. I think I will leave acne scars alone for now! worst product I've ever bought.
Pros:
helps body area
smell is good, but honestly thats not what your buying it for
price is awesome is you have nice job.