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    Does anyboy know how to get rid of acne scars?
    Beside with Lasor. Any skin care brand?
    I have a few acne scars I hate so much. I always wear foundation so it doesn't show but I still would love to get rid of it for good so when I don't have make up on at home I can still run to the corner store without these damn people looking at my face and I know what their looking at, my blemishes and acne scars. DAMN!!!

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    Do you have poc mark scars or red spot scars? REd spots will fade over time. To speed it up, stay out of the sun and tanning beds. The red in a blemish tans more than the rest of your skin, so UV rays on a zit will leave a dark red spot for months!
    I have some poc marks, I hate 'em. I don't think there is anyway to get rid of them. Laser surgery doesnt even work 100%.

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    I think makeup to cover it up actually draws attention to it in many cases. Is it possible they are looking at the makeup, not the scars? Have you tried a good foundation primer (for underneath) to help the foundation sit smoother on your skin Laura Mercier makes a great one. They take about 6 months to fade on their own. Also, your dermatologist should be able to prescribe fade creams for you, too. Ask for samples!!

    It sounds like you still have acne. See your dermatoligist and talk about Retin A and other treatments. For severe acne, there is a treatment - not for everyone - called Accutane. There is even a free program if you qualify as low income (under 18k, I think) and no insurance. It is through Roche and your dr should know about it.

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    My Dr. prescribed Renova and Retin-A to fade the red marks and it gave me flawless skin in just about a month and a half (she also wrote a "prescription" for Christian Dior concealer... she is so cool and funny). I had one pit mark (only one luckily) that even got better after the treatment: edges softened and less noticeable. Now even that is gone though I think time played a role there.

    I agree to get thee to a dermatologist to fix your skin. There are so many options out there that you needn't suffer this. Besides, if you are still breaking out, the longer you let it go on, the more potential for damage.
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    Veronika,
    Do you have insurance to help pay for your dermatologist visits? I don't have any insurance so I'm wondering what the ballpark cost is for the doc and the prescription meds.

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    Mariah, I can tell you right now that without insurance Retin-A will run you about $100 a tube in the US. The stuff runs about $30 in Tiajuana pharmacies.


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    I thought it was higher... like $160. Or maybe that if for the super big tube. I had insurance when I initially got it and while the office visit was paid for, the Renova was still $80 as my co-pay (usually my co-pay was $5 so I think there are extenuating circumstances for this med depending on your carrier). It is worth every penny, though. Just don't get discouraged when your skin gets dry and flaky at first. Once you adjust it is a miracle worker. My freckles even went away.

    Dr. office visits are usually $100 or less without insurance. Usually less like $60 or so. It is worth every penny.
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    You could be right Veronika. Online they advertise for about $100. I've always gotten it free although was unable to recently so I started researching online. Now I've got a written prescription in my wallet waiting for my next trip to TJ.


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    I know there are many places online where you can get presciption medication such as Viagra. Are there a similar places where I could get Retin-A and Renova?

    Is it necessary to have a prescription to buy it in Mexico?

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    A common compliment prescription to retin a is a low level, longer term antibiotic.

    More severe acne (cysts, nodular) can be treated with accutane. It is (approximately) a 100% cure for 90% of the people who take it. It is a heavy duty, orally taken medication. The entire cost will run $2500 - $3000. That includes the medicine (ask for generic) at $400/mo, blood work twice around $160/110, and dr visits $75/$55. You have to take a pregnancy test every month and see your dr every month to get your next 30 day prescription. Ask for free pregnancy tests and a payment plan for the dr visits. Apply for the free accutane medicine...you never know!

    Save your receipts for any medical expenses. If you are uninsured the cost (above a certain percentage) can be deducted on your taxes, and if you are self employed and have insurance the cost of insurance comes right off your gross income (even better!)

    I always ask for a lot of samples for retin a, etc., as they know I am uninsured they usually do what they can for me.

    Also, I just found out that in my area there is a clinic which fills all prescriptions (that they carry - accutane not included, not sure of retin a) for $5. Look for one in your area. If you are not showing much of an income on your taxes, you may qualify.

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    I just have acne scars and some scars from picking on the balckhead bumps :-/ I hate these things. I really hate the little blackhead bumps. Do you girls know how to get rid of that? It's a small little bump not a pimple. So no puss come out if you squeeze it. ???

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    I just have acne scars and some scars from picking on the balckhead bumps :-/ I hate these things. I really hate the little blackhead bumps. Do you girls know how to get rid of that? It's a small little bump not a pimple. So no puss come out if you squeeze it. ???
    HAHAAAHA! Between this thread and all the period threads, I think all the guys on this board are thoroughly traumatized!

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    Get rid of blackheads and acne scars.
    Anyone know how to do this?

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    You treat those the same way as other types of acne... topical creams, antibiotics

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    Well, the blackhead bumps would respond to something that increased your cell surface sloughing so back to the prescription retinols again. You may also try a Salicylic acid based acne wash (Purpose being one, I *think*) or go to a salon or derm for a glycolic peel or series of exfoliating treatments.

    *Don't Squeeze or Pick Them!!*

    The scars are going to need prescription strength help at the very least. Or time.

    Anyway, good luck!
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    I found this site that lists all the ways to get rid of acne scars. http://www.acne.org/scars/index.html

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    the Smoothbeam laser fills in acne scars (not deep pockmarks, which need skin grafting, but it will fill in shallow pocks.) It completely filled in the shallow indents and scarring I had in my temples, and doctors are now considering it an acne cure without Accutane's side effects, because it shrinks your oil glands. It also shrank my big-ish pores in my t-zone, which doctors used to think wasn't possible in general. It changed my life, and my doc says that when she is done with me (I am having 5 full face treatments) I will never feel the need to wear foundation again. There was a big article about Smoothbeam in Vogue mag a few months ago. Some people get it for fine lines and wrinkles for the same reason other people get it for acne--it produces collagen and fills in crevices. I can't recommend it enough!
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    ps--IPL laser will get rid of the brown spots that from old pimples. I have had it, I love it.

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    the Smoothbeam laser fills in acne scars (not deep pockmarks, which need skin grafting, but it will fill in shallow pocks.) It completely filled in the shallow indents and scarring I had in my temples, and doctors are now considering it an acne cure without Accutane's side effects, because it shrinks your oil glands. It also shrank my big-ish pores in my t-zone, which doctors used to think wasn't possible in general. It changed my life, and my doc says that when she is done with me (I am having 5 full face treatments) I will never feel the need to wear foundation again. There was a big article about Smoothbeam in Vogue mag a few months ago. Some people get it for fine lines and wrinkles for the same reason other people get it for acne--it produces collagen and fills in crevices. I can't recommend it enough!
    Wow! I have little scars at my temples too, and I'd love for my pores to be smaller. Sounds like you had the same skin issues I do. This makes me very happy that theres something out there that really works. Where is your doctor and how much does the procedure cost?

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    You can buy retin-a off of ebay. Its not always up for auction but when it is use the buy it now price and do it. The buy it now average for it is around $50 but when bidding starts it rarely ends below$80 or $90. Also, depending on the severity of your situation you need to determine if you need 0.05, 0.01, 0.10 or 0.025. Hope this helps. Also, you could try ordering from Canada.
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    Wow! I have little scars at my temples too, and I'd love for my pores to be smaller. Sounds like you had the same skin issues I do. This makes me very happy that theres something out there that really works. Where is your doctor and how much does the procedure cost?
    Hi Mariah! You are so beautiful you look like an angel! [angel] My doctor is in Washington, DC and 5 full-face treatments are 5k (gulp!!! I got that instead of a BA--that's next! ) DC is such an expensive area but she is *really* good. My doctor throws in some perfecting mini-treatments for red spots using another laser with that price, though--YMMV. Other areas of the country are a lot less. I don't know where you are but you can do a search for a Smoothbeam provider in your area here:

    http://www.candelalaser.com/patient_ref.cfm

    I am more than happy to answer any questions you have!

    If you are on the East Coast and you would like the name of my doc just email me!


    Shine on you crazy diamond....

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    I thought I was the only dancer out there with problem skin. its a bitch but its nice to know I don't suffer alone. I have tried all sorts of stuff and even went on accutane for a week but couldn't handle the side affects. I started taking B5 and B vitamins and my skin improved within a week, even my boyfriend noticed a differance http://www.accutaneeverything.cjb.net/ has some good info on natural alternatives like B5, zinc etc. Hope this helps.
    Also a good brand of make up is Dormer, its made special for problem skin.

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    Texas Gals!
    I got retin-A, the big bottle, in Matamoros for around $25 in 2000. You don't need a receta('script).
    It works soooo well, better than anything over the counter. I also hear good things about the Renova.

    I took Acutane when I was 18, and started getting acne on my back (late bloomer.) It dried me out SO much that when I caught a cold and blew my nose, it burst a blood vessel inside my nasal canal. I had to get it cauterized and subsequent surgery...the shit is HARDCORE...be careful. After 7 years, I still get some zits on my shoulder and back but it was totally clear for many years...

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    one word: microdermabrasion.

    this works wonders. depending on the severity of your scars, after about 3-5 treatments you will really notice that the overall tone & smoothness of your skin will dramatically improve. you should go for maintenance @ 1-2 times a month. i go to this Doc sometimes, she's written up in a lot of magazines, papers etc for her work.

    http://www.myclearskin.com/procedures.html (click on microdermabrasion)

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