pimples by scars

Rubes · 02-06-2008, 04:29 PM

i dont really get acne at all but for some reason whenever i do get a pimple or something its right next to a scar can someone help me figure out why this happens?

danzik17 · 02-06-2008, 08:53 PM

Probably scar tissue causing blockage in pores, or maybe in-grown hairs due to the location of the scars which can lead to bacterial infection which can lead to pimples?

Count yourself lucky you only get it by scars

Rubes · 02-06-2008, 08:56 PM

oh i do believe im lucky that i only get it by scars. but the problem is i have a shit ton of scars from wrestling football and my shoulder surgery its enough to piss off the pope

danzik17 · 02-06-2008, 09:01 PM

Just wash it gently and apply some 10% benzyl peroxide and it will probably be fine, assuming it's not the fucking hellspawn ones that don't go away (story of my life)

fufu · 02-06-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danzik17

Just wash it gently and apply some 10% benzyl peroxide and it will probably be fine, assuming it's not the fucking hellspawn ones that don't go away (story of my life)

Have you researched accutane?

Rubes · 02-06-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danzik17

Just wash it gently and apply some 10% benzyl peroxide and it will probably be fine, assuming it's not the fucking hellspawn ones that don't go away (story of my life)

yeah i have one like that on the back of my right shoulder where they stuck the camera in to scope my shoulder

danzik17 · 02-06-2008, 09:21 PM

Quite a lot actually, and I really just need to go do it. I was supposed to be on it, but thanks to some bad fish oil my previous derma refused. The fish oil spiked my liver enzymes way up, and they normalized once I stopped taking that brand, however the doctor refused to believe me when I explained the situation.

Right now I'm sort of doing between 60-70 hour work weeks between my internship, classes, and CCIE study, so I just need to find the time to drive an hour to one my mom recommended to me.

KelJu · 02-07-2008, 08:39 AM

I have had cystic acne since I was 12. I get volcanoes on my back, shoulders, neck, legs, butt, face, and upper arms. Each one lasted from 1 to 2 months. Its against doctors advice, but I finally got tired of the shit and started removing them myself.

Basically, just stab the fuckers right in the center of the core with a long thumbtack. Leave it alone, then the next day squeeze as hard as possible and 95% of the time they would eject a ton of dried sebum, fluid, and blood. It sometimes hurts as bad as getting my dick pierced, but at least it heals quickly and doesn't leave as bad of a scar.

Acutane didn't really help, nor did changing my diet. The best thing for acne for me was switching to head and shoulders shampoo for body wash.

AKIRA · 02-07-2008, 10:41 AM

Christ! A thumbtack into the core of a zit!

KelJu · 02-07-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

Christ! A thumbtack into the core of a zit!

The skin on your back is nearly 3/4 inch thick. You have to pierce deep to get to the core.

AKIRA · 02-07-2008, 04:57 PM

How do you do that if the zits are on your back? Ask a friend?

misbah · 01-09-2009, 01:12 AM

Vitamin E helps the skin surface begin to recover after scarring. For me, it removes redness and makes the scar blend in with my complexion, so it isn't visible unless you are really looking for it.
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02-06-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
Rubes your sisters better Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 1,143 Photos: 5	pimples by scars i dont really get acne at all but for some reason whenever i do get a pimple or something its right next to a scar can someone help me figure out why this happens? 5'7" 173lbsl squat:365x2 11/19/07 bench 225x3 1/11/08 40 time: 4.51sec march 10th 07 38" vertical

02-06-2008, 08:53 PM	#2
danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,072	Probably scar tissue causing blockage in pores, or maybe in-grown hairs due to the location of the scars which can lead to bacterial infection which can lead to pimples? Count yourself lucky you only get it by scars Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

02-06-2008, 08:56 PM	#3
Rubes your sisters better Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 1,143 Photos: 5	oh i do believe im lucky that i only get it by scars. but the problem is i have a shit ton of scars from wrestling football and my shoulder surgery its enough to piss off the pope 5'7" 173lbsl squat:365x2 11/19/07 bench 225x3 1/11/08 40 time: 4.51sec march 10th 07 38" vertical

02-06-2008, 09:01 PM	#4
danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,072	Just wash it gently and apply some 10% benzyl peroxide and it will probably be fine, assuming it's not the fucking hellspawn ones that don't go away (story of my life) Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

02-06-2008, 09:21 PM	#7
danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,072	Quite a lot actually, and I really just need to go do it. I was supposed to be on it, but thanks to some bad fish oil my previous derma refused. The fish oil spiked my liver enzymes way up, and they normalized once I stopped taking that brand, however the doctor refused to believe me when I explained the situation. Right now I'm sort of doing between 60-70 hour work weeks between my internship, classes, and CCIE study, so I just need to find the time to drive an hour to one my mom recommended to me. Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

02-07-2008, 08:39 AM	#8
KelJu Thats Dr. Keke to you! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In my imagination. Posts: 10,159 Photos: 2	I have had cystic acne since I was 12. I get volcanoes on my back, shoulders, neck, legs, butt, face, and upper arms. Each one lasted from 1 to 2 months. Its against doctors advice, but I finally got tired of the shit and started removing them myself. Basically, just stab the fuckers right in the center of the core with a long thumbtack. Leave it alone, then the next day squeeze as hard as possible and 95% of the time they would eject a ton of dried sebum, fluid, and blood. It sometimes hurts as bad as getting my dick pierced, but at least it heals quickly and doesn't leave as bad of a scar. Acutane didn't really help, nor did changing my diet. The best thing for acne for me was switching to head and shoulders shampoo for body wash.

02-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#9
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 8,787 Photos: 3	Christ! A thumbtack into the core of a zit! 6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

02-07-2008, 04:57 PM	#11
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 8,787 Photos: 3	How do you do that if the zits are on your back? Ask a friend? 6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-09-2009, 01:12 AM	#12
misbah Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: miami Posts: 2	Re: pimples by scars Vitamin E helps the skin surface begin to recover after scarring. For me, it removes redness and makes the scar blend in with my complexion, so it isn't visible unless you are really looking for it. ------------------ Misbah Preparing for surgery can be a big undertaking. As part of your preparation don't forget to get all your questions answered before the surgery.

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