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Good or Excellent Response
13%
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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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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 15, 2014
Very good for scars
Helps a lot with my scars. I am a ''popper'' so it leaves scars sometimes. This has helped greatly. I don't like the smell of it but it's all good if it works. I keep it in the fridge. I got their newsletter today and they are giving you 2x more of this product for the same price so I'm happy as I'm running out.
May 29, 2013
Product used: Porcelana (Fade Dark Spots Daytime Treatment)
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.
October 24, 2012
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Cicaplast)
Pros:
-Cheap
-Protects skin rather than damages it
Cons:
-Doesn't do much
Surprised to even find this here. Hasn't affected my scars in any way, though I have been using this for an entirely different purpose. Don't bother with this.
June 28, 2012
Product used: De Tuinen (Snail Gel)
Pros:
-Turning my discoloured, dead skin mark/scar into a pinkish red and I have been using it sparingly just under 2 weeks.
-Smells nice and its a thick gel which makes a change from cream and liquids.
Cons:
-I don't want to admit to friends and family about using slime from snails.
-Difficult to tell if the gel has absorbed into the skin or if its creating just a sticky layer as sometimes I can peel it off like glue.
I have been rubbing this on a particular mark/scar on the cheek of my face before I go to bed and its been almost two weeks. The mark/scar was caused by me picking at it over and over again which has left me with hard skin or a grey/brownish/purple colour healed over it. Since using the gel on this area, the scar/mark has stayed a pinkish red at the moment which to me is a good thing because it shows that it wants to regenerate new skin cells rather than left as an uneven skin tone forever because the skin feels it no longer needs to be repaired. It says on the product that it needs to be used 3 times a day, but I use it before I go to bed as I don't like to mix products with the snail gel together i.e make-up and moisturiser. The reason I've gave this a 3 rating because I'm not sure if it can work on my spots or bumps as it really made no difference unless I would need to be patient about it. I suppose I expected this to work instantly on spots so instead I use calamine lotion for this purpose alone and this snail gel on my scarring.
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.
December 23, 2011
Product used: Jafra (Pigment Lightening Pen)
Pros:
Its works great! Got rid of acne scar
Cons:
Expensive
I bought this for mom to use when I came to visit her. Six month late when I visit her get. I couldnt notice her acne scar.
May 21, 2011
Pros:
heals spots quickly
fades marks
easy to use
Cons:
Smells iffy
caused blackheads
can make face oily overnight
I use this every night b4 bed it seems to fade my current marks and scabs...but I've found more blackheads and my face is super oily in the area I've applied it to. I still use it in hopes of a more even skin tone.
Cons:
horrible breakout