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Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:51 am  |
| I need help with 2 problems (sort of related). I've been wearing sunscreen for almost 2 months now, and cannot seem to find one that doesn't make my skin breaks out. My second problem is I have a pimple that's formed a scab (from irritation of putting too much acne stuff to it, dried too quickly probably). Had I left it alone and let it takes its course, it would've been fine like the rest of my pimples. Now, I dont' know what to do to it to make the scab fall off faster or to make it heals nicely (hopefully w/o a scar or a scar that's not too deep). What can I do while waiting for it to fall off? What can I do to prevent it from becoming a scar? What can I do if I do get a scar/spot after scab falls off? I've been apply aloe vera (100% aloe juice, not gel) for the last couple days and nothing else besides basic cleansing/toning. The rest acnes that came at the same time healed nicely already and gone because I didn't mess around with them. I think scab was formed because I used clearisil circular patch bandage and it was drying up not only my pimple but also some skin around my pimple too quickly. So then I ended up with a scab that's bigger than my pimple's original size. It's been a few days and it's getting smaller/better, but I just don't want it to form a deep scar when it falls off or leave a huge ugly black spot/scar. Please help me with this ugly acne's scab. Thank you. Thank you. |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:20 am |
| i would use Polysporin at this point to heal the scab and prevent scarring. |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:33 am |
| chesterfield wrote: |
| I need help with 2 problems (sort of related). I've been wearing sunscreen for almost 2 months now, and cannot seem to find one that doesn't make my skin breaks out. My second problem is I have a pimple that's formed a scab (from irritation of putting too much acne stuff to it, dried too quickly probably). Had I left it alone and let it takes its course, it would've been fine like the rest of my pimples. Now, I dont' know what to do to it to make the scab fall off faster or to make it heals nicely (hopefully w/o a scar or a scar that's not too deep). What can I do while waiting for it to fall off? What can I do to prevent it from becoming a scar? What can I do if I do get a scar/spot after scab falls off? I've been apply aloe vera (100% aloe juice, not gel) for the last couple days and nothing else besides basic cleansing/toning. The rest acnes that came at the same time healed nicely already and gone because I didn't mess around with them. I think scab was formed because I used clearisil circular patch bandage and it was drying up not only my pimple but also some skin around my pimple too quickly. So then I ended up with a scab that's bigger than my pimple's original size. It's been a few days and it's getting smaller/better, but I just don't want it to form a deep scar when it falls off or leave a huge ugly black spot/scar. Please help me with this ugly acne's scab. Thank you. Thank you. |
Hi chesterfield! First things first: sunscreen. Like you I am VERY acne prone and have a hard time finding a sc that won't make me break out. The ONLY one that has never caused any breakouts for me is the one from Zenbiotic (www.zenbiotic.com )--- just be sure to apply it to a damp face and it will sink right in!
Next--- the scabs! To make them heal up faster and with less of a scar, definitely keep them as moist as you can. I like Burt's Bees Dr. Burt's Res-Q ointment and Brave Soldier anti-bac ointment with lavender (you can get it at skinstore.com). However, if you DO end up with a nasty red mark or scar, I highly recommend Chrysalyx moisturizer and EpidermxII scrub fromwww.greatnewskin.com . I had a whole face full of acne marks and with this stuff I saw results in a week! HTH! |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:43 am |
| hendricks wrote: |
| i would use Polysporin at this point to heal the scab and prevent scarring. |
This is what I use also. I used the cream, not the gel, and would rub it in whenever I thought about it. Like manslayerliz said, keep it moist, and I find the polysporin does this when applied often enough. It's also meant to reduce possible scars during healing, and it is something that most of us have in our medicine cabinets anyway. |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:02 am |
| where can i get polysporin immediately--like grocery store/cvs/riteaid? Is this same as neosporin? If yes, which one should I get --- there are ton of varieties nowaday (w/ antibiotics, for scar, etc.)Thanks. |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:51 am |
| I'm not sure what everyone else uses, but I use the Polysporin heal-fast formula. It is the cream and is in a red and yellow tube. Says on it "minimize the appearance of scars" and "prevents infection". I bought mine at the local drugstore but places like Wal-mart also sell it. I also use it for any cuts/scraps that myself or my kids get. |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:55 am |
I think cp's might help a lot  |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:06 pm |
| lbianca wrote: |
| I think cp's might help a lot |
Do you use CP's on scabs? I don't use CP's and not real familiar with them, but I thought there were to get rid of scars. If they are to prevent scars, maybe that's something I should look into. |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:15 pm |
| what is CP. i cannot find the polysporin cream, only ointment. Can I use it? I also bought Dr Burt's Herbal Defense ointment (same as res Q but w/ zinc oxide for sun protection). I guess I'm goin to alternate between the 2 as I really don't want to have an ugly mark left behind. |
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Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:49 am |
| First, thank you everyone for helping me. After 2 full days since the scab formed, it fell off on its own. Surprisingly, it's smooth and is lightest pink underneath. I may have a slight scar but I'm not certain as the skin is still in new growth stage. I've been covering it w/ Burt's Herbal Defense Ointment (w/ zinc oxide) for 1.5 days. Today, I bought Burt's ResQ ointment and applied to the area as well. Can someone please tell me what else can I do to this pinkish spot or what can I expect it to become in the next week or so? Will it ever become skin-tone again?? Should I wash the spot twice a day when I wash my face or should I avoid it? I started using Dr. H's routine for the last 4 days (since I have the scab) because I wanted to not use harsh chemicals anymore. Also, what can I do to previous (fairly new within couple a week) PIH (post inflamatory hyperpigmentation?) Again, I will be checking for replies throughout the day/week. Please help me. Thank you again very much. |
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Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:02 am |
Chesterfield, I would go to www.skinbiology.com and look at their information about scar healing. Since the scab's off, CP's (copper peptides) will help rebuild collagen there. There's also a Skin Biology forum you can go to, to ask questions.
HTH |
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Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:04 pm |
| My scab has fallen off for almost 3 days now. I've been doing nothing to it except applying a lot of aloe vera to it and cover it in Burt's Herbal Defense Ointment (similar to Res Q). It has remained very light pink and smooth (like new skin) -- probably because I've been covering it in Burt's oinment. Twice a day I applied aubrey's pure aloe vera to the spot for a couple minutes, then leave the oinment on for the rest of the time. It hasn't darkened at all. What can I expect from here on? Is this unusual? What else can I do? I am not sure if it's a scar scar (like a permanent scar) yet, but it's a miracle if it isn't. it will probably end up being a darkish spot. I've ordered CP's but it will not arrive for another 10 days. Is it a good idea to use CP on spot like this (post acne scab, smooth, light pink spot)? Usually my post acne spots turned darker by now, but then again I haven't covered those in Burt's oinment and use aloe vera. I took special care of this one because it was a fairly big scab (about the diameter of 2 cm or 1/8 of an inch). |
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