Acne (scars), please help – Scar Treatments – Acne.org Forum (2023)

Kevin 9k9

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Posted: 10/18/2016 12:58 PM

Okay I started getting acne about 2 years ago and to tell you I've been to countless nurses and told myself to use different creams and whatnot, none of them did any better, they might not look bad in the pictures below but believe me IRL they look even worse.
I've done a lot of research and this is probably my best chance to get help from experienced members.

Lately it's gotten a lot worse and more pimples are forming and I'm afraid of leaving them scarred, so please what can I do to prevent this? Please help me

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Posted: 10/18/2016 9:55 PM

Hey man, those don't look like real "scars". Real acne scars are indentations in the skin. All I can tell from the pictures is that you have discoloration, more specifically post-inflammatory erythema (https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/1tk78i/post_entzündungs_erythema_pie/).

Kevin 9k9

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Posted on 10/19/2016 03:27

5 hours ago Tretinoin said:

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Hey man, those don't look like real "scars". Real acne scars are indentations in the skin. All I can tell from the pictures is that you have discoloration, more specifically post-inflammatory erythema (https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/1tk78i/post_entzündungs_erythema_pie/).

So do I have to have lasers to treat this? Are there no topical creams that can help? Thanks for the answer

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Posted on 10/19/2016 03:54

Most post-acne blemishes will eventually go away on their own (after a long... long time), but to make them go away faster, you can use a topical vitamin C serum or gel and perhaps glycolic acid. Also, use sunscreen on your face before going out during the day, as sun exposure can make acne marks last much longer.

If it's the kind of discoloration Tretinoin mentions, it looks like silicone scar wraps like Scar Away might help. But I would wait until your skin has calmed down a bit. And I have a feeling that sunscreen might still help. And mixing an uncoated Asprin lozenge with water and applying the paste to a pimple can make it less red.

Kevin 9k9

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Posted: 10/19/2016 04:46

50 minutes ago VampirePumpkins said:

Most post-acne blemishes will eventually go away on their own (after a long... long time), but to make them go away faster, you can use a topical vitamin C serum or gel and perhaps glycolic acid. Also, use sunscreen on your face before going out during the day, as sun exposure can make acne marks last much longer.

If it's the kind of discoloration Tretinoin mentions, it looks like silicone scar wraps like Scar Away might help. But I would wait until your skin has calmed down a bit. And I have a feeling that sunscreen might still help. And mixing an uncoated Asprin lozenge with water and applying the paste to a pimple can make it less red.

I live in Sweden, it hasn't been sunny for a month because winter is coming and it's already very cold.
I've been waiting for years for them to go away, but they get worse every day, and do these vitamin C serum creams exist in drugstores? By the way, thank you!

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Posted: 10/19/2016 07:05

Are you not kidding? The sun's ultraviolet rays still penetrate cloudy weather with the same intensity. The sun's ultraviolet rays cause premature aging (and skin cancer), not the heat they emit.

BIG misunderstanding, you should read about it and buy a good sunscreen!

tldr: sunny day = cloudy day as far as UVs are concerned. use sunscreen.

@thread, consider light chemical peels and/or erythema-targeted vascular lasers (vbeam, ipl)

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Posted: 10/19/2016 8:13 am

The V-Beam worked really well on my post-acne blemishes. If you don't want to go the laser route, you can try the silicone gel sheets suggested in the article. However, make sure all your acne lesions are fully healed before using anything like Scar Away Sheets. Obviously... because it can disrupt the healing process, strip the scabs off your face and cause further irritation. I have to disagree with part of the linked post as AHAs, glycolic peels and mandelic toners have helped in removing red spots or PIE for me personally. And please wear sunscreen every day whether the sun is "visibly" shining or not. I've had some of the worst sunburns playing football on cloudy winter days. This may be one of the reasons why you said that the post-inflammatory rash has not healed for "years".

And make sure you treat the acne before worrying about the remaining blemishes. Or will it just be a continuous cycle of treating new post-acne spots. Maybe try acne.org treatment. Very lucky.

Kevin 9k9

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Posted: 10/19/2016 8:23 am

2 hours ago Robertitoo said:

Are you not kidding? The sun's ultraviolet rays still penetrate cloudy weather with the same intensity. The sun's ultraviolet rays cause premature aging (and skin cancer), not the heat they emit.

BIG misunderstanding, you should read about it and buy a good sunscreen!

tldr: sunny day = cloudy day as far as UVs are concerned. use sunscreen.

@thread, consider light chemical peels and/or erythema-targeted vascular lasers (vbeam, ipl)

1 hour ago Yola4 said:

The V-Beam worked really well on my post-acne blemishes. If you don't want to go the laser route, you can try the silicone gel sheets suggested in the article. However, make sure all your acne lesions are fully healed before using anything like Scar Away Sheets. Obviously... because it can disrupt the healing process, strip the scabs off your face and cause further irritation. I have to disagree with part of the linked post as AHAs, glycolic peels and mandelic toners have helped in removing red spots or PIE for me personally. And please wear sunscreen every day whether the sun is "visibly" shining or not. I've had some of the worst sunburns playing football on cloudy winter days. This may be one of the reasons why you said that the post-inflammatory rash has not healed for "years".

And make sure you treat the acne before worrying about the remaining blemishes. Or will it just be a continuous cycle of treating new post-acne spots. Maybe try acne.org treatment. Very lucky.

What sunscreen do I use even in winter when it's really cold? I could try acne, but is there a topical cream at a pharmacy that you recommend to help my acne heal faster?
Although I use sunscreen in the summer, just not when it's cold, etc. but thanks for the tip!

Edit: Also, what topic does the Vitamin C serum have?

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Posted: 2016-10-20 18:50

Wait...this looks like active acne, the bumps too...you need to take care of this ASAP...don't wait any longer...This is how you prevent scarring...my suggestion is to come for ACCUTane and that's it ..creams will do nothing but make the problem worse in many cases..don't get a laser either..especially if you have active acne laser damage..visit the IPlaser damage support forum before logging in to venture this territory.. I'm a member now because of the use of retina a (retinal damage is also mentioned there).. I had near-perfect skin before I spread this shit all over my face... and my former great skin , well ACCUTane 4 years ago was a big part of it...
don't choose either!!
don't go in the sun!!
eat a healthy diet, especially lots of low-mercury vegetables and fish, sweet potatoes, and drink TONS of water.
Exercise regularly and don't break a sweat.
Also, don't wash too much...be GENTLE...both by hand and with product ingredients

I don't know what the hell is wrong with my skin now from using unnecessary retinoids. BUT I can say that I had cysts while taking Accutane and I didn't have any scarring doing what I said above.
I didn't even use a moisturizer while taking Accutane. I applied Neosporin and Ichathomol ointment to the cysts... and occasionally very lightly ice for a few minutes. Maybe that helped. I was also scarred to death... I used to cry in fear but ended up doing well... more than well... my skin was praised everywhere I went... to an unnatural degree. .. I kind of paranoid that there didn't need to be anything good anymore for these people to praise me. But now I realize that my skin really was great. I believe yours might be too if Accutane is still one of your underused options.

Kevin 9k9

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Posted: 10/22/2016 12:13 PM

On 10/21/2016 at 1:50 AM BrokenPorEcelain said:

Wait...this looks like active acne, the bumps too...you need to take care of this ASAP...don't wait any longer...This is how you prevent scarring...my suggestion is to come for ACCUTane and that's it ..creams will do nothing but make the problem worse in many cases..don't get a laser either..especially if you have active acne laser damage..visit the IPlaser damage support forum before logging in to venture this territory.. I'm a member now because of the use of retina a (retinal damage is also mentioned there).. I had near-perfect skin before I spread this shit all over my face... and my former great skin , well ACCUTane 4 years ago was a big part of it...
don't choose either!!
don't go in the sun!!
eat a healthy diet, especially lots of low-mercury vegetables and fish, sweet potatoes, and drink TONS of water.
Exercise regularly and don't break a sweat.
Also, don't wash too much...be GENTLE...both by hand and with product ingredients

I don't know what the hell is wrong with my skin now from using unnecessary retinoids. BUT I can say that I had cysts while taking Accutane and I didn't have any scarring doing what I said above.
I didn't even use a moisturizer while taking Accutane. I applied Neosporin and Ichathomol ointment to the cysts... and occasionally very lightly ice for a few minutes. Maybe that helped. I was also scarred to death... I used to cry in fear but ended up doing well... more than well... my skin was praised everywhere I went... to an unnatural degree. .. I kind of paranoid that there didn't need to be anything good anymore for these people to praise me. But now I realize that my skin really was great. I believe yours might be too if Accutane is still one of your underused options.

I feel so bad because I'm also scared of scaring myself so bad, but what is Accutane? I've heard it so many times

broken porcelain

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Posted: 10/22/2016 5:40 PM

5 hours ago Kevin9k9 said:

I feel so bad because I'm also scared of scaring myself so bad, but what is Accutane? I've heard it so many times

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Wow, you really don't know what Accutane is?
Okay, so basically it's a very high dose of vitamin A that you take by mouth for (usually) 6 months.
There are different doses. I personally was in my 40s (or 60s... I don't remember)
You need to go to a dermatologist and ask him to do this, be persistent... because I've seen people with even the worst cases of acne for whom Accutane was never recommended.
I had to squeeze my derma to get it and it was worth it.
You must have blood tests (initially and every month while taking the pills) and make that promise.
Your liver panel needs to be checked, as do your cholesterol and triglycerides and so on. If they raise too much, you will be deducted prematurely.
In fact, I had to completely change my diet and lifestyle to meet this because my blood count was so bad for my first blood test.
Maybe I've just undone all the GOOD that Accutane has done and all the effort on my part with this reaction I now have to do with Tazorac. BUT if I didn't slather this stuff on my face I would still be about 4 years post Accutane with amazing skin.
They can also be if you take the initiative and don't do anything risky while using the drug. Not remotely.
Some people report side effects during and after use, although I haven't had any but I'm still inclined to believe it as I also had a side effect from a retinoid that most thought was harmless and a "miracle cream". different I think.
I think it's still worth it.
The Accuatne, I mean.

Also... it's expensive... something like $300 for each recipe.
Hope you have someone else's insurance or plan.

Please don't put it off any longer... especially if you don't want scars.
I really hope you create this and reconfigure your skin so you can be happy, clear and scar free!!

Kevin 9k9

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Posted: 10/23/2016 1:28 PM

19 hours ago BrokenPorEcelain said:

Wow, you really don't know what Accutane is?
Okay, so basically it's a very high dose of vitamin A that you take by mouth for (usually) 6 months.
There are different doses. I personally was in my 40s (or 60s... I don't remember)
You need to go to a dermatologist and ask him to do this, be persistent... because I've seen people with even the worst cases of acne for whom Accutane was never recommended.
I had to squeeze my derma to get it and it was worth it.
You must have blood tests (initially and every month while taking the pills) and make that promise.
Your liver panel needs to be checked, as do your cholesterol and triglycerides and so on. If they raise too much, you will be deducted prematurely.
In fact, I had to completely change my diet and lifestyle to meet this because my blood count was so bad for my first blood test.
Maybe I've just undone all the GOOD that Accutane has done and all the effort on my part with this reaction I now have to do with Tazorac. BUT if I didn't slather this stuff on my face I would still be about 4 years post Accutane with amazing skin.
They can also be if you take the initiative and don't do anything risky while using the drug. Not remotely.
Some people report side effects during and after use, although I haven't had any but I'm still inclined to believe it as I also had a side effect from a retinoid that most thought was harmless and a "miracle cream". different I think.
I think it's still worth it.
The Accuatne, I mean.

Also... it's expensive... something like $300 for each recipe.
Hope you have someone else's insurance or plan.

Please don't put it off any longer... especially if you don't want scars.
I really hope you create this and reconfigure your skin so you can be happy, clear and scar free!!

Thanks for the explanation, much appreciated!

broken porcelain

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Posted: 10/23/2016 2:26 PM

57 minutes ago Kevin9k9 said:

Thanks for the explanation, much appreciated!

No problems!

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