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Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
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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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May 28, 2010
Cons:
-does not work for scars/enlarged pores
-only seems to work for a week, mainly due to the moisturizer i imagine..then just stops
-contains 'hydroquinone' which is banned for causing tumours
a typical money making scam product which does not work for scar or scarred pores, do not recommend
September 1, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
fades burn marks
Cons:
irritated my face and made me break out
I mixed this with shea butter (shea butter works great for me) and decided to use it on my face and body. While this worked great on my body and faded burn marks that I had for over 25 years (I can hardly see them), this irritated my face. It made my face itchy and acne began to appear. When I stopped using the emu oil on my face, my face cleared up. I will continue to use it on my body though and highly recommend it for that.
July 21, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Great moisturizer,evens skintone,reduce scars from acne and gives a rosy complextion
Cons:
Nothing
It works with time,I've been using bio oil for 2 months and still wants better results,but it really works
April 23, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Made my stretch marks almost invisible.Has a nice fragrance. Paid roughly $13.00 but was well worth it.
Cons:
It does take time. Do not expect results within the first couple weeks, but within a month or two.
It really does work, it just needs lots of time. I haven't used it on my face because pretty much anything gives me a pimple but as far as stretch marks, mine were deep and reddish looking (how attractive) but now the deeper ones are closer to my natural skin color and some of the not so deep ones are actually gone. (Or really hard to see).
February 14, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Easy to apply, can be worn under makeup
Cons:
Skin peeling.
The product works. Since mederma fades skin, I used to Q-tip to apply the gel only to my acne scars. My skin became very dry and peeled, however, the scar underneath was significantly lighter. Side note: I'm African-American. I will continue to use Mederma.
February 3, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Light
Lasts a long time
Helps blemishes and blackheads
Cons:
If used for scars, it can take a long time to see the effects.
After steaming, or washing with hot water (to open pores) massage bio oil into your face, and the blackheads literally just slip out! There are still a few smaller ones, but they're hardly noticeable!
October 24, 2008
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
really works, natural, no chemicals
Cons:
quite greasy. funky wet dog smell when in the bottle
I used emu oil after my face was burnt by the spatter of hot oil and my face healed with not a single scar. great moisturizing, great for sunburn and for reversing early signs of aging. unless you have dry skin or live in an arid climate, best to use it only at night
August 5, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It works!
Cons:
You have to use it 3-4 times a day.
The only con is that you do have to put it on 3-4 times a day, but I'm not complaining, because I have been struggling with these scars for years now, & I'm greatful to finally find something that actually works! It has been absolute misery the last few years, never ever leaving the house without makeup, but now, I'm almost to the point where I don't mind it:)
I haven't had many bumps in awhile, but the scars made it look like I had them everywhere! So, it was just as bad. Since I've only been using Mederma for 3 weeks, my face still isn't perfect, but at this rate, I think it will be soon.
Bottom line, try it! It's not expensive, & it works!
July 4, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
I have acne scars and a really uneven skin tone. mederma has taken away much of the redness and I've only been using it for a couple of weeks. Some of my acne scars are fading too. It smells really fresh and doesnt break my skin out either.
Cons:
I'm not sure if it's working on my pitted acne scars.
I can't put it on three times a day.
Buy it.
June 16, 2008
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
It works on scars
Cons:
None
My son took a bad fall and really mess-up his face. We applied Elicina twice a day for 3 weeks and the redness was reduced considerably and no scarring at all. He also has a bit of acne and it worked on this too.
Pros:
includes a sunblock