Serious Acne Help

Apr 27, 2013

Brooke B.

I'm so sorry :(( I would definitely go to a dermatologist I don't think over the counter products or dyi at home stuff will do much.

Apr 27, 2013

Katrina P.

Have you ever tried a chemical peel? they have many that deals with all different types of damage

Apr 27, 2013

Jackie M.

I go do a doc and he gives me everything under the sun to try. I can't do peels my skin is much to sensitive. does anyone have a heavy coverage makeup to suggest?

Apr 27, 2013

Hedder L.

Maybe it's time to see a plastic surgeon that specialize in skin recruitment. Sometimes your insurance can cover if its a medical necessity.

Apr 27, 2013

Jaye R.

I'm very sorry anyone would have the nerve to speak to you that way! Please don't let other peoples foolishness ruin your quality of life. It only shows how ugly they are on the inside, which in my opinion is a much better reason to hide yourself than some scarring! It makes me sick to think someone would treat you that way so please try not to give their words anymore power by dwelling on them.. So anyway. I agree that over the counter stuff really sucks. When my mom had surgery they prescribed her a scar fading cream that worked a hundred times better than any over the counter thing either of us had tried. So I think your first step is to take a trip to see your doctor. Your regular care physician I think would be ok at first because they can recommend you to a good dermatologist or maybe prescribe you something that actually works and at least that way you can feel safe to know youre in good, educated, hands. Otherwise the advice I would give is to exfoliate regularly. That should help slough off the dead skin in the upper layers and spur cell rejuvenation. You could probably do anything from a home made oatmeal sugar scrub to one of those fancy microderm abrasion wands. Don't go too crazy with it though, I don't think thats good for anyones skin. Drink tons of water and wear sunscreen when you do go out. I've also heard of things like lemon juice being helpful but honestly because your scars are already severe I wouldn't even bother with internet myths and go straight to a professional. Talk to them and be brutally honest about how if affects your life so they are motivated to give you the best help possible. they may even suggest laser treatment or fillers, which I don't know your financial or insurance situation, but it could change your entire life!

Apr 27, 2013

Hedder L.

Http://m.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Scars-and-Cuts-Left-by-Acne.

Apr 27, 2013

Jaye R.

Ask your doc why he hasn't suggested lasers, fillers or other surgical methods.. Sorry I wish I could suggest a good foundation but I'm still struggling to find something I like myself :(

Apr 27, 2013

Joyce T.

Thanks for the info hedder

Apr 27, 2013

Jackie M.

Thanks everyone! next doc visit will be a good one! I've never thought if fillers! thanks everyone again!

Apr 27, 2013

Maggie F.

If you are still breaking out, you need to take accutane to prevent further scarring. I had awful acne and now my skin never breaks out. I didn't have much luck with lasers for scarring. Maybe dermabrasion??

Apr 27, 2013

Sophie M.

Yea ask about accutane it could really help with future breakouts.

Apr 27, 2013

Jackie M.

I've taken Accutane. for 4 years triple dose. all it did was give me a new condition h.s. and permanent liver damage. thanks tho.

Apr 28, 2013

Hedder L.

My grandmother is a holistic specialist and she said its time to prob look at your diet, and cut out anything processed which is a lot of things I know but it might be good idea to try a new diet. My sister had to stop eating candy bars and penut butter and her acne started to clear. And she got and allergy test done.

Apr 28, 2013

Juliana S.

Use on the beach salt and put it over the stove put your face on top of the steam another tip is to put a ride for lunch was saltwater on your face and leave it in for a while and lastly to beaten salt water spray half an hour and that will help without.

Apr 28, 2013

Megan C.

This is so heart breaking to hear! I have a little bit of acne but not to bad and I can't stand it.. Everyone doesn't understand if they havnt been there... I have done tons of makeup and tge best one I have found is MAC. It isnt cheap but it works! If you have a place that sales MAC near you go and have them do your makeup... You will be suprised by the change you see!! I hope you find help soon!!

Apr 28, 2013

Jackie M.

Thank you everyone again! I'm taking everones advice serious. I can't thank you all enough for new tips! I've tried everything for the past 16 years so fingers crossed for new ideas!

Apr 28, 2013

Allie K.

I was bad and did take accutane. Didn't work great. I silk break out on occassion. Derms gave me steroid patches for my skin, these helped slightly. I feel your pain. I have been called gross in public. Witch hazel and lavender oil helped fade my scars and helped new skin grow. I agree don't lose hope. I've been there for years and was able to fade my scars who makeup covers them easily.

Apr 29, 2013

Jackie M.

Allie what kind of steroids? any serious side effects? my derm informed me if I go see a plastic surgeon for filler he will no longer see me. he dosnt think my skin is bad enough for any other treatments like that. I travel almost a 100 miles to see him so I can't go anywhere else unless I go about 280 miles :(