Acne scarring
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Hi I am new here and am looking for advice please. I am 60 and female.
I had very bad acne as a teenager which has left scaring and deep pits in my skin. I don't have active acne any more or for a long time thank goodness but the scars really affect my confidence. I have had 2 dermabrasions in the past on the NHS and I don't know if any other treatment is available or effective.
Can anyone suggest anything else I could try please? I have looked at laser treatment but it is not available on the NHS and I can't afford to go privately.
Thank you.
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Mistrys hypercat
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Have you tried rubbing a natural cream in, like vitamin E or Re-Gen serum?
These are a natural and risk-free way to improve the skin's texture and smooth out any scars or blemishes.
- Mistrys
hypercat Mistrys
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ecnaL Mistrys
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My sister leave deep pits in her skin, so she starting to applied cream rich in vitamin e, so far works fine on her.
rubikscube hypercat
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An alternative would be to try 'chemical peels', these effectively do a similar job to the dermabrasion but use chemical enzymes instead. More gentle peels are available from some 'qualified' beauty therapists (look for ITEC) qualified. Or you could try a Dr although the latter would be more costly.
Importantly check qualifications and the persons experience. If this is not an option for you, you culd try remedial camouflage make-up. You can learn to do this yourself and it is far better than everyday make-up and stays on all day. It takes a little practice to get the shades correct but it's amazing what effects can be achieved. All the best.
alex.probert hypercat
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