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Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:22 pm  |
| I was wondering if taking collagen supplements can help the acne scars heal? Because my acne scars sort of look like small holes in my face and I read that scars are formed due to the loss of collagen. I realised that in the past, I dont get acne scars when I have a zit. But as I grew older, this happens! So I guess it's something to do with me not making enough collagen? WHat do you think? |
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23yr old Asian with combination skin prone to clogged pores. hyperpigmentation from pimples. uneven skintone, scars |
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Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:40 pm |
you zits are leaving scars and small pits?
and when they scab, you leave the scabs on till it heals and falls of naturally? |
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to, cnd, 39, asian, dry&sensitive. products: valmont, givenchy, chanel, guerlain, dior, misc sothys&lush; mu: valmont, dior, chanel & mac; anti aging: diy facial massages, dr.ho's, assrt of EMS/TENS, wellbox, nuface, nuskin, tua viso, tua trend, babyQ, facemaster, oxylift, dermawand, life, suction, 8clarisonic, 2opal, magnassager, sonic,etc |
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Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:43 pm |
| yea like those small pock marks. So when you look at the surface of my skin, it isnt smooth but has indentations. |
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23yr old Asian with combination skin prone to clogged pores. hyperpigmentation from pimples. uneven skintone, scars |
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Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:46 pm |
do you pick at them alot?
or do you let them run their natural course? |
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to, cnd, 39, asian, dry&sensitive. products: valmont, givenchy, chanel, guerlain, dior, misc sothys&lush; mu: valmont, dior, chanel & mac; anti aging: diy facial massages, dr.ho's, assrt of EMS/TENS, wellbox, nuface, nuskin, tua viso, tua trend, babyQ, facemaster, oxylift, dermawand, life, suction, 8clarisonic, 2opal, magnassager, sonic,etc |
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Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:48 pm |
| i had a few that were like this long time ago...but this would only happen if it was a big one... like a deep one. |
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to, cnd, 39, asian, dry&sensitive. products: valmont, givenchy, chanel, guerlain, dior, misc sothys&lush; mu: valmont, dior, chanel & mac; anti aging: diy facial massages, dr.ho's, assrt of EMS/TENS, wellbox, nuface, nuskin, tua viso, tua trend, babyQ, facemaster, oxylift, dermawand, life, suction, 8clarisonic, 2opal, magnassager, sonic,etc |
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Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:29 am |
| I dont pick at all. When I was younger it was just red marks. Now as Im older it leaves a scar. So Im not sure if it has something to do with collagen. |
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23yr old Asian with combination skin prone to clogged pores. hyperpigmentation from pimples. uneven skintone, scars |
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Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:41 pm |
sorry tinkerbell, i don't have the answer to that. hopefully someone comes along that has the answer.
i have noticed over the years my skin keeps changing. the changes are quite drastic... thus really annoying to keep up with. once you have a problem solved, it changes again.  |
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to, cnd, 39, asian, dry&sensitive. products: valmont, givenchy, chanel, guerlain, dior, misc sothys&lush; mu: valmont, dior, chanel & mac; anti aging: diy facial massages, dr.ho's, assrt of EMS/TENS, wellbox, nuface, nuskin, tua viso, tua trend, babyQ, facemaster, oxylift, dermawand, life, suction, 8clarisonic, 2opal, magnassager, sonic,etc |
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Rene Greenwald
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Joined: 07 Feb 2010
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Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:36 pm |
There are a couple of solutions, sadly, they all require a dermatologist visit. Check this out:
youtube(d)com/watch?v=g9V9-ANB7dg
Hope that helps 
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Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:11 pm |
tinkerbell,
yes if the acne is leaving scars, no matter how small. perhaps it would be best to go to a acne dermatologist. here in toronto, there are special clinics for acne. i know a few friends that swear by them. i've only heard good things about these clinics. they specialize in acne. i'm sure one of the dermatologists there will give you the right answers... why all of sudden your tiny acne are leaving scars.
good luck! |
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to, cnd, 39, asian, dry&sensitive. products: valmont, givenchy, chanel, guerlain, dior, misc sothys&lush; mu: valmont, dior, chanel & mac; anti aging: diy facial massages, dr.ho's, assrt of EMS/TENS, wellbox, nuface, nuskin, tua viso, tua trend, babyQ, facemaster, oxylift, dermawand, life, suction, 8clarisonic, 2opal, magnassager, sonic,etc |
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Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:49 am |
I've never been one to scar from pimples but lately I get little bumps on my cheeks from overly rich products. I squeezed them and I have tiny indentations. They don't really bother me but it's odd how certain areas react differently than others. Maybe cheeks scar more easily because they are more delicate (less sebaceous glandS?).
In any case I would advise you to try MSM and sure why not also Collagen. Vit C is also good with MSM and good for skin.
Good luck!! |
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23, fair, EDS newbie, taking Diane 35. |
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Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:46 am |
| i took them for more than a year before, no result. |
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Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:40 am |
| hellenzqq wrote: |
| i took them for more than a year before, no result. |
really? nothing? zip?
what kind did you take? share some info hellen.  |
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to, cnd, 39, asian, dry&sensitive. products: valmont, givenchy, chanel, guerlain, dior, misc sothys&lush; mu: valmont, dior, chanel & mac; anti aging: diy facial massages, dr.ho's, assrt of EMS/TENS, wellbox, nuface, nuskin, tua viso, tua trend, babyQ, facemaster, oxylift, dermawand, life, suction, 8clarisonic, 2opal, magnassager, sonic,etc |
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Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:41 pm |
Obagi nuderm will help only a little bit....i have exaclty the same scars on both my cheeks,,,they r like indentations or pits....i hate them....when my skin is dry,,,they get even more promient and my skin specially of cheeks where i have many of them,,,it does not look even,,,it looks like  may be someone has taken a fork and poke in it,,,i still look pretty to myself though  Since i have started usind tretinoin,,they have become less prominent than before but i know they wont completely disappear without collagen or such injections... Series of 3 to 6 Fraxel or micro peel sessions will also help...
Since i have the same problemfor many years( rigth now i m 30),,i have researched alot on it and came to know what i told u ...
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Wed Feb 17, 2010 7:01 am |
Pitted scars (the "holes") are quite difficult to treat. Fastest results would be by going to see a dermatologist. Taking collagen supplements are not likely to help with those (maybe at most slight improvement but the effect would wear off as soon as you stop taking them and they don't come cheap so it's probably not a good long term solution). Taking MSM and vitamin C would be less costly (this provides raw materials for collagen synthesis). It has to be the OptiMSM or Linguisil form of MSM for best effect.
It is important to make sure that you are using a high protection sunscreen and ENOUGH of it (1.25mls) or else UV rays from the sun is likely to make your situation deteriorate even further (probably the situation arises because you don't use sufficient sun protection in the first place). Using the sunscreen would be important even if you do consult a dermatologist as you would maintain the results of your treatment better. Or else repeated visits to the dermatologist would be quite costly to you. |
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Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:29 pm |
To really get rid of the scars, you're gonna need to either get filler injected (if they're flatter 'boulder' scars) or cut out if they're ice pick scars (look like a paper cup). There are a few other options as well:
bit.ly/cKOzg0
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Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:31 pm |
| maheen1 wrote: |
Obagi nuderm will help only a little bit....i have exaclty the same scars on both my cheeks,,,they r like indentations or pits....i hate them....when my skin is dry,,,they get even more promient and my skin specially of cheeks where i have many of them,,,it does not look even,,,it looks like may be someone has taken a fork and poke in it,,,i still look pretty to myself though Since i have started usind tretinoin,,they have become less prominent than before but i know they wont completely disappear without collagen or such injections... Series of 3 to 6 Fraxel or micro peel sessions will also help...
Since i have the same problemfor many years( rigth now i m 30),,i have researched alot on it and came to know what i told u ...
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Yes! What you described is similiar to my scars now. I've recently started using retin a. I used to use retin a few years ago and didnt any scars. So I guess coming off retin a made me more vulnerable to scars.
I'll probably get fraxel or micro peel in the future when I can afford it. Or do you think tca peel will help? |
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23yr old Asian with combination skin prone to clogged pores. hyperpigmentation from pimples. uneven skintone, scars |
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Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:33 pm |
| m1rox wrote: |
Pitted scars (the "holes") are quite difficult to treat. Fastest results would be by going to see a dermatologist. Taking collagen supplements are not likely to help with those (maybe at most slight improvement but the effect would wear off as soon as you stop taking them and they don't come cheap so it's probably not a good long term solution). Taking MSM and vitamin C would be less costly (this provides raw materials for collagen synthesis). It has to be the OptiMSM or Linguisil form of MSM for best effect.
It is important to make sure that you are using a high protection sunscreen and ENOUGH of it (1.25mls) or else UV rays from the sun is likely to make your situation deteriorate even further (probably the situation arises because you don't use sufficient sun protection in the first place). Using the sunscreen would be important even if you do consult a dermatologist as you would maintain the results of your treatment better. Or else repeated visits to the dermatologist would be quite costly to you. |
Im taking msm 1000mg and vit c 1000mg. I guess I need to up my msm intake huh?
I do use sunscreen but I dont re apply it because I wear makeup. Still trying to figure out a way of reapplying sunscreen without messing up my makeup. |
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23yr old Asian with combination skin prone to clogged pores. hyperpigmentation from pimples. uneven skintone, scars |
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Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:59 pm |
In my experience, the cheapest and fastest way to get rid of acne scars is AHA ( my acne scars faded 50% in only 2weeks !!! ), but it's really depends on your skin type.
I am taking Meiji amino Collagen for body's needs, and it doesn't really help with my scars! |
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Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:34 am |
| faeriedust wrote: |
| I was wondering if taking collagen supplements can help the acne scars heal? Because my acne scars sort of look like small holes in my face and I read that scars are formed due to the loss of collagen. I realised that in the past, I dont get acne scars when I have a zit. But as I grew older, this happens! So I guess it's something to do with me not making enough collagen? WHat do you think? |
Hi Faeriedust and Others ,
The supplements alone will not do anything to improve your acne scars. The scars are actually buried under your skin covered over by better skin. CPs and Hydroxy Acids can help improve acne scars. The scars have been covered over, but as the skin naturally thins from aging they become more obvious. Kind of like a mystery?
It is a "Breakdown/Buildup" process. Hydroxy's will help to breakdown the scar tissue while CPs stimulate new collagen production to rebuild the skin. Some use needling techniques and dermarollers to help with breaking up the scars at the same time amplifying product penetration. Retin-A also works well with CPs when it comes to scar reduction.
It is a slow process, but acne-related scars can be fully healed using this method.
Supplements, like MSM, Vit C, Omega 3 Fish Oil & Flaxseed Oil will help with the rebuilding of the new skin along with CPs.
Hope that helps a little more!
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Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:25 am |
| I'm not sure about collagen supplements, but Vitamin C will help. |
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Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:43 am |
| kikiw wrote: |
| I'm not sure about collagen supplements, but Vitamin C will help. |
good news~ |
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Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:41 pm |
 just have a try |
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Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:28 am |
| Microdemabrasion might help. As for collagen, I took both pills and powder but no obvious improvement. In fact the powdered form (Meji Amino Collegen, which you mix into a drink) caused heatiness. |
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Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:03 am |
| I have heard from 2 doctors now on TV, Our gastric juices (hydrochloric acid) destroy collagen before your body can utilize it. |
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Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:18 am |
| I am taking Imedeen but I don't think it can help acne scar. I had fraxel treatment, six times, and I was introduced to use Obagi Nu-derm. I am not sure which one helped one, but the scars look much better now. I am using peel pad daily (10% acid) to make sure my skin is regenerated, according to a book. I am also a bit attracted to dermaroller. I may try it soon but I believe not using Magnifying glass can help a lot. |
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