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hypercat
hypercat

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
    Mistrys hypercat

    Posted

    Hi hypercat,

    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
      hypercat Mistrys

      Posted

      Hi Mistrys thank you for your reply.  No I haven't tried anything like that. It's not so much scars as I can cover those with a good foundation, as deep pits.  Not sure how much effect a natural cream would have?  
    • ecnaL
      ecnaL Mistrys

      Posted

      yeah, i agree to Mistrys, this one might help.

      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
    rubikscube hypercat

    Posted

    Hi Hypercat,

    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.

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