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Any advice on skin treatment?
Well basically I have this black mark above my chin; it's sort of under my skin, hence every time I touch it feels smooth as if I’m touching any other part of my face. I was wondering whether or not anyone could give me advice on what to use to remove it permanently? Any creams?
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metta
you need to find out what it is. Go to a doc and ask if its just a skin imperfection or its like something worse, like skin cancer (it probably isnt, but go to a doc and find out)
It's not skin cancer. I think it's got something to do with spots. I think they left a huge mark on my chin; just want to get rid of it.
Hmm... I have some annyoing scars on my foot (so I don't know anything about red blobs, my advice might be useless) but I don't think you can buy a cream that will get rid of the colouring. Basically you'd have to take that offending skin off, no cream will do that. Try an acid peel (fruit acids aka Alpha Hydroxy Acids).
razormylight
if its just a skin imperfection i was told by the doctor that a cream called oxy5 or something is good for colourings and some scars.
be careful though as it contains bleach and therefore can stain your clothes.
be careful though as it contains bleach and therefore can stain your clothes.
I just googled oxy5 - it's not a cream and it's to treat acne itself - pretty strong stuff, you don't want to be touching that.
razormylight
really? my doctor seemed to recommend it. i think it just has to be used with great care thats all
well, I've never used it, but just type it into google and read the reviews yourself, lol. It's main ingredient is an antibacterial substance.
No, what he wants is an acid peel: http://www.perfectskin.uk.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=93
edit: not used this product I've linked to.... I just (again) searched google for acid peels you might be able to get in the UK.
What?
What the hell is a skin peel?
Can you get it from Boots?
Or any pharamcy? Or is it on prescription?
Can you get it from Boots?
Or any pharamcy? Or is it on prescription?
i have had pigment problems on my shoulders for nearly 5 yrs.
mediaclly, if there is alot of it,they can send u to have 'light therapy' or laser therapy to remove it, im having this.the dermatologist may be able to give u creams too. u need referal from a GP. if u r light skin, chemical / glycolic peel may work but u need 3 or 4 applications
boots and superdrug also sell 'Fade Out' cream, bout £6 which fades them over 4-6 weeks. persoanlly i found this very oily and stinky.
however this company also makes 'skinicles' £10 which is supposed to be good
online, you can buy 'Palmer's Fade Cream' which is made by the samre people that make 'Palemers Cocoa Butter' and is excellent. non greasy, bout £4, fast working - i noticed difference in 1 week and safe.try ur local chemist, its the best stuff out there.
you can buy loads of stuff online be careful if buying these treatments to avoid ones containig hydroquinone (may lead ot liver failure,peeling of skin, nervous sys probs and has been banned in the UK), kojic acid (ok in the UK, but banned in asia, a derivative of hydroquinone), mercury (will poison u).
ones with licorice root, arbutin and bearberry will work well.
the cream works depends on how dark the mark is, how big, and of course the individual. but started seeing a change just after 1 week. it might take months for a big dark one to go.saying this, its cheap. and also, use sunblock or it wont work.the results are totally permenant as the skin renews itself every month-6 weeks so it sort of grows out. unless it is genetic in which it might always grow back so you'd have to always use the cream. if its light, could be gone in 2 weeks - 1 month.
if you are asian/black DO NOT have glycolic peel. its where a chemical is put on the skin and burns off the top layer to reveal clear unblemished skin below. good for white people, but on dark skin, the result of burning the skin and exposing this to UV light means the area will end up badly scarred and even worse pigment than before so dont get it.
as for laser treatment, my doc said if my dermatologist wanted me to have it, it will be free on the NHS. the laser destroys the tyrosinine or something which comes before the production of melanin so probably effects of this are permenant - talk to ur gp for this
my doc said sometimes sunlight may halp -but i found as the dark spots had more melanin sunlight made them darker-might help u to apply a sunblock. also i find fake tan that white people use helps darken the surrounding skin so camoflages the dark area.
applying lemon juice, leave to dry for 20 mins-2hrs then rub it off with fingers, then rise- dark rolls of dead skin will some off. it will help u see the effects of the creams faster by exfoliating
can u use makeup to hide it meanwhile? if u r really bothered c the doc and he 'll get the dermatologist to give you some treatment
mediaclly, if there is alot of it,they can send u to have 'light therapy' or laser therapy to remove it, im having this.the dermatologist may be able to give u creams too. u need referal from a GP. if u r light skin, chemical / glycolic peel may work but u need 3 or 4 applications
boots and superdrug also sell 'Fade Out' cream, bout £6 which fades them over 4-6 weeks. persoanlly i found this very oily and stinky.
however this company also makes 'skinicles' £10 which is supposed to be good
online, you can buy 'Palmer's Fade Cream' which is made by the samre people that make 'Palemers Cocoa Butter' and is excellent. non greasy, bout £4, fast working - i noticed difference in 1 week and safe.try ur local chemist, its the best stuff out there.
you can buy loads of stuff online be careful if buying these treatments to avoid ones containig hydroquinone (may lead ot liver failure,peeling of skin, nervous sys probs and has been banned in the UK), kojic acid (ok in the UK, but banned in asia, a derivative of hydroquinone), mercury (will poison u).
ones with licorice root, arbutin and bearberry will work well.
the cream works depends on how dark the mark is, how big, and of course the individual. but started seeing a change just after 1 week. it might take months for a big dark one to go.saying this, its cheap. and also, use sunblock or it wont work.the results are totally permenant as the skin renews itself every month-6 weeks so it sort of grows out. unless it is genetic in which it might always grow back so you'd have to always use the cream. if its light, could be gone in 2 weeks - 1 month.
if you are asian/black DO NOT have glycolic peel. its where a chemical is put on the skin and burns off the top layer to reveal clear unblemished skin below. good for white people, but on dark skin, the result of burning the skin and exposing this to UV light means the area will end up badly scarred and even worse pigment than before so dont get it.
as for laser treatment, my doc said if my dermatologist wanted me to have it, it will be free on the NHS. the laser destroys the tyrosinine or something which comes before the production of melanin so probably effects of this are permenant - talk to ur gp for this
my doc said sometimes sunlight may halp -but i found as the dark spots had more melanin sunlight made them darker-might help u to apply a sunblock. also i find fake tan that white people use helps darken the surrounding skin so camoflages the dark area.
applying lemon juice, leave to dry for 20 mins-2hrs then rub it off with fingers, then rise- dark rolls of dead skin will some off. it will help u see the effects of the creams faster by exfoliating
can u use makeup to hide it meanwhile? if u r really bothered c the doc and he 'll get the dermatologist to give you some treatment
Adarah
just get a good skin peel, you don't need to go to the doctors about a blob.
kishkash if ur black/asian DO NOT get a peel. the scarring left by this will long term mess up the pigment- probably making the whole area darker.i'm having this prob and im having light/laser therapy through my dermatologist but mines is over my back and arms, not a small spot on my chin
Kish_Kash_1
What the hell is a skin peel?
Can you get it from Boots?
Or any pharamcy? Or is it on prescription?
Can you get it from Boots?
Or any pharamcy? Or is it on prescription?
It's not prescription... follow the link I posted and read there was it does. Basically though it takes of a small layer of your skin each time you do it, until finally that whole spot has gone - don't worry, you use it over a long period of time, your skin grows back, lol, you'll not left with a hole. It's just taking off that blemish slowly. Rubbing a bit of it off every day like - that means you have to put sun tan cream on that area though, cause it's more sensitive to light - well, they say that on their site anyway.
No idea where you can buy it in the UK, I don't live there. They'll probably have it a beauty parlour, but maybe at Boots - just ask.
magiccarpet
the cream works depends on how dark the mark is, how big, and of course the individual. but started seeing a change just after 1 week. it might take months for a big dark one to go.saying this, its cheap. and also, use sunblock or it wont work.the results are totally permenant as the skin renews itself every month-6 weeks so it sort of grows out. unless it is genetic in which it might always grow back so you'd have to always use the cream. if its light, could be gone in 2 weeks - 1 month.
if you are asian/black DO NOT have glycolic peel. its where a chemical is put on the skin and burns off the top layer to reveal clear unblemished skin below. good for white people, but on dark skin, the result of burning the skin and exposing this to UV light means the area will end up badly scarred and even worse pigment than before so dont get it.
as for laser treatment, my doc said if my dermatologist wanted me to have it, it will be free on the NHS. the laser destroys the tyrosinine or something which comes before the production of melanin so probably effects of this are permenant - talk to ur gp for this
my doc said sometimes sunlight may halp -but i found as the dark spots had more melanin sunlight made them darker-might help u to apply a sunblock. also i find fake tan that white people use helps darken the surrounding skin so camoflages the dark area.
applying lemon juice, leave to dry for 20 mins-2hrs then rub it off with fingers, then rise- dark rolls of dead skin will some off. it will help u see the effects of the creams faster by exfoliating
can u use makeup to hide it meanwhile? if u r really bothered c the doc and he 'll get the dermatologist to give you some treatment
if you are asian/black DO NOT have glycolic peel. its where a chemical is put on the skin and burns off the top layer to reveal clear unblemished skin below. good for white people, but on dark skin, the result of burning the skin and exposing this to UV light means the area will end up badly scarred and even worse pigment than before so dont get it.
as for laser treatment, my doc said if my dermatologist wanted me to have it, it will be free on the NHS. the laser destroys the tyrosinine or something which comes before the production of melanin so probably effects of this are permenant - talk to ur gp for this
my doc said sometimes sunlight may halp -but i found as the dark spots had more melanin sunlight made them darker-might help u to apply a sunblock. also i find fake tan that white people use helps darken the surrounding skin so camoflages the dark area.
applying lemon juice, leave to dry for 20 mins-2hrs then rub it off with fingers, then rise- dark rolls of dead skin will some off. it will help u see the effects of the creams faster by exfoliating
can u use makeup to hide it meanwhile? if u r really bothered c the doc and he 'll get the dermatologist to give you some treatment
- I'm glad I have very light skin, I didn't know that it didn't work for darker skin which cream are you talking about anyway?
It's ok. I'm not getting the skin peel. I'll just apply the lemon juice that Magiccarpet recommended- thanks by the way!
Adarah - I'm glad I have very light skin, I didn't know that it didn't work for darker skin
which cream are you talking about anyway?
- I'm glad I have very light skin, I didn't know that it didn't work for darker skin which cream are you talking about anyway?
well, I said my problem is with scaring on my foot, so cream probably doesn't help with scars, need the aggresive stuff for scars - still, only helps with some of them
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