does differin help with scarring

t mind using Differin by itself if it comes down to it. But, if these ointments do help with redness and scarring and is safe to use without making my skin worse, I will use it.

I know, but as you say this is leaving you with scars. A synthetic topical retinoid like Differin will turn the skin over and completely remove the blemish. Or see a beautician or a nurse at a skin center who could extract the lesion without scarring, or carry out a chemical skin peel. Eloise.

Topical gels such as Differin and Duac are more effective when used in conjunction with oral antibiotics. A 12 weeks course of both antibiotics and a topical lotion should clear your acne. Are you female? (Sorry cannot tell from your post). If so speak to your doctor about taking an anti-androgen pill like Diane35. Acne forms when androgens (male hormones found in both male and female bodies) stimulate the sebaceous glands.

he put me on oracea 40mg once a day and differin gel 0.3%....i was reading the paper that comes with oracea~doxycycline and it says it doesnt kill bacteria now im getting worried because minocycline does kill bacteria now im worried i will break out more from the oracea.it says its for rosacea but doest oracea work to kill acne to or no?and the differin gel 0.3% isnt this not as strong drying to dry up pimples as retin a micro 0.1%?

Ever since moving from Perth to Melbourne a couple of years ago, I have had problems with my skin. I never really had to do much to keep my skin happy before, I had a regular routine with cleanser and moisturiser with occasional exfoliation and that's about it. For the last two years since moving here though, my skin has become unbearably sensitive and I am completely at a loss at how to fix it.

Ok so I have been prescribed differin gel for "acne" problems. I recently had a huge one with deep cyst (when i touch it i can feel hardness under the skin)...then it formed a white head and oozed a lot of pus (and some blood) after which it stopped being painful. My question is can I still keep on applying differin gel on top of the acne even though it's "broken" skin? The differin seems to help calm the inflammation pretty quick and dry it out...

Hello, Differin or adapelene is used for acne vulgaris. Clean your skin with a mild cleanser (not soap) before applying the medication. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel and Apply the medication in a thin layer to the entire face or other affected skin areas. Do not apply any other skin products unless your doctor has told you to. Avoid application to the areas of skin around eyes, lips and mucous membranes.

Thank you I shall try that. Does your scars ever itch? Mine does the main one thats red. But as the old saying goes if its itching its a sign of getting better.

When in the light I notice that on these patches there seems to be a top layer of thin skin. The Differin has subsided my breakouts nicely, but I am still left with these very noticeable red spots all over my face and I am absolutely freaking out. There appears to be no indentation so I would hope this wouldn't be permanent. Is it normal to have such a reaction and if so, how can I help this heal, and how long will it probably take?

See your doctor for a topical synthetic retinoid called Differin. It is very effective and well tolerated with few side effects such as peeling or dryness. Differin contains 0.1% adapalene which is effective against the abnormal skin processes associated with acne. It will relieve the inflammation, soreness and irritation you feel. Acne is caused when androgens (hormones) stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands.

He gave me differin and it worked ok.While i was using the differin i was working all summer long outside and usually wore a hat.Well two years later ever since my forehead is my natural skin color which is pale.The rest of my face is very red.I have very oily skin and my skin breaksout if i put lotion or toners on it usually.Is there any advise on how to get my skin to even out and get this redness to go away.Please help.

It worked a treat but 9months after I had finished treatment the acne returned. Over the years I have been on 3 treatments of Roacutane for about 18months each with the same result about 9 months later. At the age of 23 I went to a new dermatologist who suggested trialing a 4th treatment of Roacutane, I refused not knowing the permanent damage it might have on my body especially considered I'd like to have children one day and Roacutane causes birth deformities.

Masturbating does not cause acne or any other health problem. It is a natural way of experiencing pleasure on your own or with a partner. Acne occurs when the patient has raised levels of androgens (hormones such as testosterone). Androgens stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin. Bacteria on the skin feed off this excess oil (sebum) blocking the pores and resulting in spots.

It had a white tip and was a little painful if you pushed on it. I messed with it a little bit, and the next day it had swollen up and was warm, like an infection. Since then, I have been using Abreva and Differin on it. The Differin makes the largest difference – it reduces the size significantly. When it first showed up, it looked a lot like this picture: http://www.adamjbc.f2s.com/dlc/test/Photo-0171.jpg.

The best thing to do is to not cut yourself to begin with. There are ointments you can use to help with scarring, but you need to fix the underlying problem here. Get help for your depression.

So I thought maybe they were just a patch or dry skin, or skin a rubbed a bit raw when rubbing my eyes at night or something, so I tried applying Differin cream to it with no result. It is not spreading, but it is not going away either. Some have said it's just a mark I got from being overstressed, but i think that really means they have no idea...haha...help?

I am going to see the dermatologist in a few days about this but right now I AM SO DAMN SCARED THAT I MIGHT HAVE DONE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO MY FACE!!!!!!!!!! WILL THIS EVENTUALLY HEAL OR WILL IT STAY LIKE THIS???????????????? IF IT DOES STAY LIKE THIS WILL THE DERMATOLOGIST BE ABLE TO HELP OR WILL IF HAVE TO GO TO A PLASTIC SURGEON?????????????? ANYONE PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I emerged from the first episode with some scarring on my cornea. Luckily (if you think of it in a glass is half full sort of way), the scarring did not occur in the center of the cornea, so had a less severe effect on my sight but an effect none the less. I'm am currently on the tail of another outbreak, which left even more scarring on my eye.

I have battled with corneal infitrates and have been on and off steroids. Now I am faced with dealing with permanant vision damage with has drastically altered my quality of life. I can no longer see well at night because of the halo's and starburst and during the day unless I am in natural sunlight outside I can't clearly see faces and objects in the room due to glare from what the doctor says is irregular astigmatism.

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