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Moderate Response
49%
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Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
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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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August 27, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Cons:
My pillow has a bleached color now...:(
This is good so far Acne marks are concerned....
June 9, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
None
Cons:
It makes the area more red and sore. The area starts hurting after prolonged use.( FYI - my skin is not sensitive, still). Still the darkness did not subside.
It makes false promises. I had to discontinue its use after the area where i applied started hurting badly after its application.
April 24, 2009
Pros:
It works for me.
Cons:
The product is hard to find do to discontinued; therefore sellers have doubled the price.
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March 31, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Gives a really nice glow to your face
Does actually work acne scars are heavily reduced
Cons:
Takes YEARS to rub in, dont go out without rubbing it all in
Face looks slightly greasy but disolves after a while
Only use after your acne has gone (red spots) its ONLY for scars not to reduce acne, If you got scars it going to make it worse and worse
As for stretch marks it didnt really work with me, well after 3months i saw very little difference but for scars it works a charm
January 15, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
it fade my scar a little bit it made it smoother
oh for the peoples that said it truns red and itching when you put the medicine it get red but after a few minutes it stop but the itching you contact your doctor it said in the gudie paper of meder
Cons:
it cost me 20 dollars i got the mederma for kids
well when i was 12 years old i did the eraser that means i earse my skin i know thats stupid but i was stuPid for doing that and now i regert that sooooo BAD!i went to cvs and got it it made my scar smoother and fade because my scar was darker but it made it a little less darker but itz still kind dark and its normal that its red because that how the medicine is but if it start itching contact your doctor
April 28, 2008
Product used: Mother of Pearl (Anti-Scar Cream)
Pros:
I was quite expensive but is working well, I put in on at night on my legs since they have some scars which look kind of brown, they are diminishing little by little but the results are not dramatical.
Cons:
I beleive if exposed to the sun it will be more of a problem than a solution. I've heard that dark spots can appear on the sking due to sun exposure what to do/?
Very good cream altough expensive, where can I buy it cheaper/?
February 18, 2008
Pros:
seems to clear up and tone skin
Cons:
doesnt seem to do anything for real scars
I get the idea that the term "acne scar" is being used too liberally. What some would call blotchy reddened healing skin others call severe scarring. Real scaring is a physical condition not really addressable with ointments thus far. This product seems to speed healing and create an optimal environment for the body's own response and nothing more. So I think it makes false claims.
August 23, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Nice scent
Cons:
First this item is expensive. Secondly, my face was covered in pimples, especially in areas where I rarely got acne. Not only did bio-oil give me breakouts with every use but now, I am left with acne scars! My chin area is especially covered with the scars that bio oil gave me. It has been 2 months since I stopped using the product and I'm left with dark acne scars that look hideous.
This is absolutely the worst product to use if you are trying to rid your adult acne.
Don't use this product if you are prone to breakouts. Bio oil leaves you with nothing but more acne and acne scars. I now have to wait 3-4 months before the scars fade completely.
August 30, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
the tube is pretty.
Cons:
i put it on my cheeks and it started to itch like crazy.
it has some weird smell too. sticky and messy.
very expensive just for one small tube.
itches. funky stench. messy. pricey.
June 6, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Recommended by my derm.
Cons:
Pricey. Itches a lot, dry skin.
Question for those who were able to successfully use this product to reduce scars: After I rub it in, my skin becomes really dry and itchy. So would applying lotion after using mederma reduce its effectiveness? If you experienced this problem in the beginning, how did you deal with it/ does the itching/ dryness subside after some use?
Pros:
The creme can be applied on effected area and just forget about it, I use this specially at night time so that it works better