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Lewis Southamerica | Posted at 10:01pm on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 |
When you people have acne appears, you have to put a stop immediately in order not to get a scar. I dont use roacnetan because of the liver impact. I simply use Tetracicline (antibiotic) and some anti inflammatory so the area do not get much inflammated. Take that for a month and you get ride of acne for two to three months. You can also make a laser resurfing (fraxel) to improve the texture of your skin.
To eliminate completely a scar is not viable now, not until something can be done with stem cells. |
karan india | Posted at 6:48am on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 |
great article . |
Marlee Us | Posted at 3:21am on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 |
Ps. I hope that I am able to give everyone here hope after my three month check up up in November..Ill be sure to tell you how it goes.. |
Marlee Us | Posted at 3:18am on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 |
Thanks Stephen..I wish you the best as well. During this whole ordeal I have been truly fortunate my husband is in the military and my first 6 laser procedures were completely free. (I didnt see dramatic results since the laser didnt penetrate deep enough) but, I feel truly blessed that it was even an option. With that being said, and I know you are probably super frustrated but, please do your homework when it comes to a laser procedures. I highly recommend the Intense Ellipse Juvia treatment. It doesnt hurt when it's being done but it hurts like hell when you are finished. I truly looked like a burn victum. But thats normal expect to be out of work/school for atleast tens days. I It's quite costly but well worth it..(well atleast thats what im hoping for.) Please keep me updated...and good luck! :) |
Stephen Erickson NJ | Posted at 2:29am on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 |
Hey Marlee i went through the same problem as you with alot of acne in 2006 and then i took accutane which cured it. I was left with alot of scars and am thinking about getting Fraxel repair but have to wait a while to save some money up. So I wish you the best of luck and keep us updated on your progress. I know your scars will be improved alot, but be patient cause it will take couple months for the collagen to fully grow in. |
Marlee US | Posted at 4:35am on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 |
I just had the Juvia (intense treatment..one session per 6 months, laser resurfacing on my severe acne scars.$3,000.00 Aug, 09..im eager to see results but, fear that I will need additional treatments. In the past I had 6 mild fraxel lasers, I was then informed that these lasers do not penetrate deep enough into the dermis to promote the desired results. If anyone is familar with this treatment please share your thoughts...I refuse to let this impact my life...this is all very new to me...I had a sudden severe cystic acne breakout in the summer of 2007..which was treated and stopped with accutane. |
Mark Glasgow Scotland | Posted at 2:31pm on Friday, September 11th, 2009 |
Im pleased to say that under the care Of Mr.Ian.McKay and co2 laser the results are amazing! My scars were very deep and frankly Ill never have perfect skin the pain the depression have all ben worth it as well as having the thought og going through it every year...in a word its bloody awful but after some endurance over 4 yrs well worth it. Hes my go0d!! |
Nicnic Malaysia | Posted at 1:51pm on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 |
I've several acne scarring treatment such as dermarasion was the worst, cool-touch,IPl, Smartxiedot CO2, non of these help to resolved my facial scarring problem. |
Laura Florida | Posted at 7:41am on Monday, August 31st, 2009 |
This comment is for Carol. The same thing happened to me with CO2 laser - it ruined my skin. It enlarged my pores, discolored my skin and added many more acne-type scars. I tried Microdermabrasion and CoolTouch lasers to help, but they didn't. Finally, I went to a psychiatrist and was put on Zoloft and that has been a miracle cure for me. Sure, my face is bad, but now I can live with it and see things in perspective. Hope this helps. |
Jess USA | Posted at 5:20am on Friday, June 5th, 2009 |
Robert,
Can I ask what doctor you saw in NYC?
Thank you! |
Laura Reading | Posted at 4:34pm on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 |
I have BAD acne and I have just started the Dianette pill and am also using Dalacin T topical Solution. I already have scaring from past spots and know when this load of fresh ones go I will be left with many more scars. I just want to say, no matter how bad scars on your face are, there are many MANY worse things in life. I read a post somewhere above mine saying someone wanted to kill themselves because of their scars! Just think how many worse things could be in your life which aren't. You have internet access for a start- Many people have no homes to live in, no clean drinking water etc... Afew red marks / pot holes on the face are nothing compared to this. Please please never feel like this again. You are much luckier than lots of people all over the world! |
Christy FL | Posted at 5:10am on Friday, May 15th, 2009 |
Spironolactone improved my acne by 99%. A variety of lasers & peels merely gave me a temporary overall improvement in skin quality -did little for acne scars. It's not worth the miserable recovery and expense. I get the same result from a combo of high concentrations of retin-A, glycolic acids & antioxidants. Obagi Nu-Derm when I can afford it. An injectable filler is the only thing that nearly eliminates (temporarily) pitted acne scars -helps to have a derm that's good at it. |
Brenda California | Posted at 4:37am on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 |
Wow, it amazes me how many people are suffering just like me.
I have finally excepted my skin will never be the same, but I can improve it and the journey continues.
I have tried microdermabrasion (not worth it) Epicuren products (helped me look younger and nice texture, but not enough to pay 400 for the system) Skin lighteners (little cost,little results) tons of glycolic peels,facials,mederma,
2 blue obaji peels (I think worked pretty ok but down time and pain s***s) and then I just had a Pixel laser treatment I am healing from now.
Acne scars can be a heartwrenching, awful, painful experience.
I always automatically, obsesively compare skin with every female I meet. Lol, so I am working on therapy, since I figure I have more control over my emotional responses that I do my acne scar treatments working or not working. |
Robert NYC NY | Posted at 4:31am on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 |
Hey I am going for the 5th fraxel, i pay as i go for 4 and the Dr gave the fifth free, I found it important to use a copper peptide product after the first 2 treatments caused some odd blistering for a month or so the copper peptide promotes remodeling and eliminates scaling and blistering each treatment built from underneath and built up collagen filling depressions from cystic acne. the surface is still rough more superficially and hopefully will clear over the last treatment, yet all the depressions are gone, and the face has good healthy glow and I a satisfied, again after care is so important to feed the cells, both in topicals as well i took protein supplements to feed the skin nutritionally |
Shelley Australia | Posted at 1:14pm on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 |
I’ve also despaired and tried everything. Among the many: Micro-dermabrasion (expensive)--which did help me control my acne, but only while I was doing it. The CO2 laser last December (expensive)--my skin is just settling down now. Some scars have flattened, but not disappeared. Just today I have had several "ice pick" scars on both cheeks removed with subcision (free). The cost for my plastic surgeon was $310AUD, but every cent was rebated through MediCare (which is Australia’s public health system). Hopefully this will get rid of them once and for all. Fingers crossed! :) |
carrie CA | Posted at 10:28am on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 |
I just got the co2 laser...a lot of vinegar-soaking and had to take off ten days min for recovery.my skin shed off like a snake, and I can see some improvement already. but keep in mind that results are attained with time. your skin has to rebuild its collagen stores to improve scarring...I'll keep everyone updated on the results.btw it was $4500!!! |
cs long island ny | Posted at 5:08pm on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 |
btw i paid 1200 and im 23 |
CS long island ny | Posted at 5:07pm on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 |
i have a couple of acne pock mark scars on my face that im currently trying to get removed by going to a cosmetic dermatologist. my treatment plan is combination microderm with face peels. so far i have had one microderm, and 3 face peels.. so far ive only gotten little results. although the rest of my skin looks gorgeous im still waiting to see if these scars will show significant improvement by the time my treatment plan is over.. i was promised that i would see a significant improvement even if its not 100%... so far i see like a 40% improvement... i hope this will work :( |
heather montrose colorado | Posted at 4:35am on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 |
i know how everybody is feeling.sometimes i want to kill myself because i dont know what to do |
jitona Detroit | Posted at 3:07am on Saturday, February 14th, 2009 |
Hi to all, I had what seemed to be eternal acne, and I too am left with scars, but my acne did abruptly stop through accident. 10 years ago I suddenly realized how much I love animals, and so I completely stopped eating meat and dairy. I unexpectedly noticed my skin clear up. No zits! It was about 3 years later that I had a cheese pizza and again broke out (I loved pizza). I did find that I can eat eggs without a problem, but I refuse to eat an animal.(eggs are just a menstrual cycle. Ha) I do believe it's the dairy that ca** acne in many unknowing victims. If you give this a try, please be aware that dairy is in almost every packaged food. Soybutter tastes great.Soy cheese BLAH! Learn to read labels.If you see lactose or whey in the ingredients, that's dairy. I would recommend that if you try this, then go full force by completely cutting all dairy out for at least 2 weeks to clean out your system and then see if it works for you too.It is also a great way to loose weight. Good Luck to All. |
amy | Posted at 8:36am on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 |
Carol, When you did all this stuff did you really look into it? It sounds pretty severe what your describing here on on the forum. Please let us all know how everything is for you now. The co2 isnt suppose to put patches on your face. Its actually pretty good for some people. Hope your doing well. Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. |
Teresa Spain | Posted at 12:45am on Monday, January 26th, 2009 |
Hi Lisa NYC,
Same as you I ve very bad scars on my cheeks from cystic acne too + big pores. I am 32 and soooo tired and sad still to have to deal with this problem.
I finally had my co2 laser session 9days ago.To be honest with you I see a very little improvement but I was expecting much more than this. I should probably be patient and look at the results in few months time.Do you know how long do I need to wait to see the final results? At the moment I feel like I have wasted my money (2500euros) and hate to look at me in the mirror! I will definately go for another session or different treatment when my skin will be ready for it. I cannot live with this face forever!Wish you all the best! |
Lisa NYC | Posted at 6:40pm on Monday, January 12th, 2009 |
I have pop mark scarring from cystic acne on my cheeks and chin. And I've tried it all. 1 Chemical Peel, 1 acid fruit peel, 1 microdermabrassion, 2 Dermabrassions, 3 Fraxel Laser treaments. 1 CO2 laser and as I look in the mirror I'm surprised I still have a face!! unfortunately I still have acne pop marks. Imagine all the disappointments. The Dr.'s I feel are informed on what treatments work. When offering these options Dr.'s should say this does not clear your skin. Maybe miniminze marks 15% but these treatments do not help cystic acne scars. There has to be a real dr. with wisdom, pride & honor with a goal to help people with my condition. Until then I will stay in doors to hide my oatmeal scarred face. |
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Stefaan Poland | Posted at 12:03pm on Friday, October 17th, 2008 |
Hi. I have been using Tazorac (tazarotene) which is know in Europe as Zorac for 2.5 years. I was applying it almost every single night. I have to say that my scars got a bit better, after shaving skin looks pretty normal which is really life changing. Unfortunately they didn't disappear and that's why I decided to get Fraxel treatment. Yesterday I had my first procedure. I am going to have four treatments. I hope that Fraxel in conjunction with Tazarotene will help me to reclaim normal skin which is all I want...
Best regards,
Stefaan |
In order to find the best acne scar treatment and to
get the best results you must spend a great deal of time researching the options
available - Tazorac & FRAXEL will not be for everyone. 
