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Why’d everyone lie to me about acne scarring

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I did some research and apparently a mix of adapalene and azelaic acid head the pih/ dark scarring marks according to dermatologists. Why did everyone try to steer me wrong? Sabotage perhaps?
 
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according to my research glycolic acid wouldn’t do much to help me and might irritate my skin but that’s what everyone told me to use…
 
I can’t help but be suspicious. Good thing I trusted my instinct
 
I did some research and apparently a mix of adapalene and azelaic acid head the pih/ dark scarring marks according to dermatologists. Why did everyone try to steer me wrong? Sabotage perhaps?
Do you mean help instead of head? If so yes this is true
 
according to my research glycolic acid wouldn’t do much to help me and might irritate my skin but that’s what everyone told me to use…
This does help with hyperpigmentation but it’s not gonna do much ok it’s own lmao
Need to pair it with a retinol
 
This does help with hyperpigmentation but it’s not gonna do much ok it’s own lmao
Need to pair it with a retinol
I’m scared to use retinol rn cause I don’t have wrinkles yet and I’ve seen what it did to those drink elephant kids 😭
 
I’m scared to use retinol rn cause I don’t have wrinkles yet and I’ve seen what it did to those drink elephant kids 😭
That’s because it’s too harsh for their baby skin
Retinol was originally developed to help with acne it just also happens to have anti aging benefits
Use sunscreen and you will be fine I’ve been using it for ages
 
That’s because it’s too harsh for their baby skin
Retinol was originally developed to help with acne it just also happens to have anti aging benefits
Use sunscreen and you will be fine I’ve been using it for ages
How old are u? For reference. Also what like product do u use just like a retinol serum?
 
A lot of the scarring that I want to get rid of is on my chest and shoulders anyways like I have it on my face but that doesn’t bother me cause I wear so much makeup
 
I did some research and apparently a mix of adapalene and azelaic acid head the pih/ dark scarring marks according to dermatologists. Why did everyone try to steer me wrong? Sabotage perhaps?
I never lied to abi
 
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How old are u? For reference. Also what like product do u use just like a retinol serum?
I’m 17
I use adapalene it’s a prescription one
 
I use my moms prescription trentinoin so hopefully my face doesn’t fall off
 
I’m scared to use retinol rn cause I don’t have wrinkles yet and I’ve seen what it did to those drink elephant kids 😭
you realize adapalene is a retinoid right?
 
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I usually just put shi on my face sorry
 
It’s my first time living too guys
 
I use my moms prescription trentinoin so hopefully my face doesn’t fall off
Bro? That is stronger than adapalene
 
Ya but it doesn’t fade scars just gets rid of actual acne at least for me
Hm interesting
You are talking about PIH right? Not PIE
 
Mhm like stuff that’s been there for like months/years
you can also get laser treatments to help im pretty sure but idk what they are/how effective they are
 
you can also get laser treatments to help im pretty sure but idk what they are/how effective they are
I might think about that if I’m unsuccessful but the one thing my mom won’t pay for is cosmetic procedures 😡
 
i have those too
it takes a lot of time and consistency
hang in there
😭😭 I hate it tmi but like my boobs look like chocolate chip cookies it’s so off putting
 
😭😭 I hate it tmi but like my boobs look like chocolate chip cookies it’s so off putting
i love chocolate chip cookies yumm
 
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I did some research and apparently a mix of adapalene and azelaic acid head the pih/ dark scarring marks according to dermatologists. Why did everyone try to steer me wrong? Sabotage perhaps?
o em gee i’m sorry😣 it worked for me but it also may be bc of my complexion. still for hyperpigmentation ill always recommend turmeric tho
 
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