indented scars from injections - Acne Message Board

specialgal · 06-20-2003, 05:20 PM

This is my first time posting, so I hope I'll get some replies. PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THING...

My skin is pretty clear, I rarely have bad overall breakouts (just a few bad pimples once in a while). It's been wonderful since I started using Celocin-T face pads and spot treating with Nicosyn cream (I'm telling you it clears up zits soooo fast...I wish I had it ten years ago!!!) Now the bad news: Last April, I had a small cyst on my face. My dermatologist injected it with some steroid??? Now I'm left with a pink, indented spot on my face. I've been using claripel bleaching cream and it's only faded the spot a little. Today my doctor switched me to TRI-LUMA.....SO HERE ARE MY QUESTIONS:

1. Has anyone been left with indented scars from similar injections? And will they fill in again over time?????

2. Has anyone tried Tri-Luma cream???? Did it dry you out really bad???

I'd so APPRECIATE any advice.

linnybee428 · 06-20-2003, 05:24 PM

The injections are cortisone and I have heard a lot of people get scars like you described, not sure if they totally go away, but they will likely smooth out somewhat with time.

js429 · 06-22-2003, 09:53 PM

I still have the red injection scars on my face from the cortisone needle and that was done a over 1 year and 6 months. ALthough they have faded slightly, the marks are still there. I just keep wearing concealer cause its the only thing that makes it a bit better. Has your cyst cleared up since the shot? Becuase I'm contemplating whether or not I should get a cortisone shot for this cyst thats beginning now on my face. In my past experiences, it sometimes made it worse and hurt like hell!! ouch! Good luck!

specialgal · 06-23-2003, 10:10 PM

hey js429,
I'd say avoid another injection at all costs! I'm so upset about the indents I have from the only two injections I was ever given. I'd try a cream like nicosyn or differin for your cyst. UGGG if this indent doesn't fill in at all..I'm gonna go nuts. I feel like my doctor kind of ruined my face.

js429 · 06-24-2003, 08:22 AM

Hey SpecialGal! I totally agree with you about avoiding the injections...so I decided to try Queen Helene's Mint Julep mask and I've been icing my cyst and it has helped soooo much!! I'll keep in mind what you said as well, but for now, I'm loving the mint julep!! Give it a try if have a cyst outbreak, (which i hope you do not!). Take care!