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Acne scar

Question

Hello, I had cyst acne on my cheek and applied it with a white acne cream. It dried my cyst acne, and I applied some gel from aloe plant. The cyst acne got dried and the scab fell off. I don’t think I picked it off and the blood and pus came out. Now, there is a small red flat scar that looks like it may be indented in some way because when I look in the mirror closer, I noticed that there is some broken skin or tissue around the scar. It is hard to explain without showing the picture of my scar. If it is alright for me to send you a picture of my scar for you to tell what kind of scar it is, I would do that. Please let me know if it is alright. I have used Blemish Be Gone, Mederma, and other things. I heard that Mederma is for raised scars only, not flat ones. If using that product, it will make the scars more indented. Is that true? Right now, I am using Blemish Be Gone. I also am thinking about getting Scar Zone or other things. Also, what products and treatments do you think that will help with my scar? Thank you very much.

Answer

I don't feel that using Mederma will make the scar more indented or cause any kind of negative side effects at all. You may simply not see the kind of results someone else might from using this product. It is fine for you to send a picture of your scar, however most of the time scarring must be treated by a dermatologist with a dermatological grade procedure such as laser treatments, subcision of the scar or another kind of treatment. Consider trying Sonya Dakar Hydrasoft Lotion - Scarring. Again, a dermatologist consultation may be your best option, as they can offer more aggressive treatments. Best skin care wishes.

Meagan, Esthetician

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