Stretch Marks!!

[RK]

I'm not sure if I'm the person you mean when you mention the poster that's had prof. peels done & saw no improvement... but I did mine at home, am unsure of total number (7-8 consecutive, doing another round now with Retin-A). My TCA came from Yavonnae.

I'm having to use Retin-A a lot less often on mybreasts , as am suffering EXTREME irritation - I think i'll put it on there once or twice a week only for a while... elsewhere it's cuasing no probs, which also makes me wonder if it's genuine (and whether I just have excema probs on my breasts). So if anyone has any experience of Retin-A purchased from Pharmacy2u that would be much appreciated.

I'm sorry if I lowered the tone of the board.. but I'm not going to postr about results I'm not seeing. It doesn't mean I don't believe other people or want to find an answer... sheesh.

RK

[Guest]

I'm not sure if I'm the person you mean when you mention the poster that's had prof. peels done & saw no improvement... but I did mine at home, am unsure of total number (7-8 consecutive, doing another round now with Retin-A). My TCA came from Yavonnae.

I'm having to use Retin-A a lot less often on mybreasts , as am suffering EXTREME irritation - I think i'll put it on there once or twice a week only for a while... elsewhere it's cuasing no probs, which also makes me wonder if it's genuine (and whether I just have excema probs on my breasts). So if anyone has any experience of Retin-A purchased from Pharmacy2u that would be much appreciated.

I'm sorry if I lowered the tone of the board.. but I'm not going to postr about results I'm not seeing. It doesn't mean I don't believe other people or want to find an answer... sheesh.

RK

RK I don't think it is you that she was referring to. Your postings to the board are perfectly valid, you don't say a thing just does not work like some are. Instead you say it has not worked on you. I cannot understand why if you peel with tca you get no improvement. Wish we had a derm on here with some answers to that one.

J

[Guest]

My peels were done professionally, was not aware you could do them yourself. Began at 20% TCA, with the last one being 35%. I also had a Jessners peel, percentage strength I do not know. I am happy for you all that you remain so optimistic, but I think your time could be devoted to trying out new things as opposed to things which dermatologists feel does not help and which a lot of members of this board have tried with no success. Everyone's skin is different and what works for some may not work for others, and I was much more willing to believe that until someone on this board pointed out what J had posted on another website.

[Mai]

Calmness ladies. We are all here for the same reason...

I did not mean to caste doubt on J's experiences by mentioning her posts on skinbio.

Though I would be lying if I did not admit if has made me doubt her credibility just a little. I mean I have seen results that were not actually there too.

I continue with glycolic acid and am still considering TCA - if there are more posts about results from it.

Acell - human version recently released, they have a list of doctors who use it but they do not specify whether or not they use it for scar treatment. The problem is that it is just so difficult to get a hold of.

[Guest]

My peels were done professionally, was not aware you could do them yourself. Began at 20% TCA, with the last one being 35%. I also had a Jessners peel, percentage strength I do not know. I am happy for you all that you remain so optimistic, but I think your time could be devoted to trying out new things as opposed to things which dermatologists feel does not help and which a lot of members of this board have tried with no success. Everyone's skin is different and what works for some may not work for others, and I was much more willing to believe that until someone on this board pointed out what J had posted on another website.

What exactly did I post? You mean the question regarding tca and whether it permanently removes marks? I posted that because there seems to be a constant argument about whether they return or not on here. Besides if you are going to accuse, post the details of what you are talking about rather than just alluding to them. Much more grown up that way.

J

[Mai]

They are probably referring to the pictures you posted (which you admitted were yours on this board) as well as to your comments about the foot file method, which you also admitted were yours.

I mentioned them in a previous post.

My fault. Sorry.

[Guest]

They are probably referring to the pictures you posted (which you admitted were yours on this board) as well as to your comments about the foot file method, which you also admitted were yours.

I mentioned them in a previous post.

My fault. Sorry.

Oh don't worry, just because I am willing to share what I am doing I will be condemned by some on here. I am used to it. The neg heads are always around and always have the same stance. I prefer to remain optimistic as without optimism I don't think anyone has a hope in hell of getting rid of their marks.

Sorry if my foot file pics do not meet the exacting standards of some, but at least I take the time and trouble to post pics, which next to no one on here is willing to do. I might add that it actually removed some stretch marks too, but as I have previously said I now believe they must have been new marks.

I'm starting to wonder if there is any point in posting here at all. I have my tca now and in reality perhaps this board is better left to those that just want to moan and groan.

J

[Guest]

I honestly don't see where people are moaning and groaning. Most are simply stating their opinions and points of view. If those opinions or points of view do not agree with a particular hot topic which right now is TCA peels then people get accused of being negative. Same thing happened when filing was the hot topic. If people didn't jump on that bandwagon they were accused of being negative. Public forums are just that public forums. If people want to sensor opposing opinions they need to host their own site where they can delete posts that do not conform to their own views.

[Guest]

I honestly don't see where people are moaning and groaning. Most are simply stating their opinions and points of view. If those opinions or points of view do not agree with a particular hot topic which right now is TCA peels then people get accused of being negative. Same thing happened when filing was the hot topic. If people didn't jump on that bandwagon they were accused of being negative. Public forums are just that public forums. If people want to sensor opposing opinions they need to host their own site where they can delete posts that do not conform to their own views.

Well since my credibility is so doubtful (god forbid that I should try different things to help myself and post about it, rather than just sit and critique like some do) I think I will leave you to it from now on. I will post pics of my leg when I have removed the marks completely (and if they do not go completely I will post pics of the improvement). Other than that I really see no point in posting anything on here anymore.

As for hot topics, you forgot to mention, various lasers and castor oil, or are they not part of the witch hunt since they were not tried by me?

J

[americangirl]

J,

Please don't let the negativity of some posters drive you away. I am happy that you are really trying to improve your marks and sharing your successes/failures with us--pics && all.

[Mai]

Just for the record. I will happily post pictures if ANYTHING I try ever works. Otherwise I do understand how results could be doubted.

[Guest]

J i hope you do stay im sorry for all the moaning b$%^ards they are pissing me off too.

i would just like to say i find your posts extremely helpful and you have always answered all of my questions and helped out many others aswell.

i just want you to know that i think your a great help and have held this board up single handedly at times so all ive got left to say is a big thank you.

[Guest]

I also agree. Your posts inspired me to start a new routine with TCA and also foot-filing and my skin does indeed look better after a month. I hope it stays that way and keeps improving. It's the only thing we can do quite easily at home until a God-sent laser arrives and erases them forever i hope.

[cr]

J,
You really have been an inspiration to most people on this forum. What I appreciate about you is that you want to lift people up with you and truly find the cure. I understand why you do not want to post here anymore, though. I find myself also feeling as if this forum has attracted too many unpleasant people whom push away anyone that may have useful information. Although your posts may not suit the negative people, there are still many people out there that have benefited greatly from your help, including me. I want to thank you for putting yourself out there, I understand how difficult it is to publicly post your progress and pictures and have people just criticize you for your selfless help. So, thank you, thank you, thank you!
The problem here is not differing in opinions because I truly appreciate RK's posts where she politely states that she has not had success with TCA. The problem is how disrespectful some of the other posters are in their disagreement; and they are simply burning themselves because the people that do have success are not going to post here.
Anyways, I will not be on this forum for a while, but I will make sure to post my pictures on the skinbio website after I return from my vacation. All the best! CR

[Mai]

Sorry people, I did not mean to cause such discord. Again, remember that we are all here for the same reason...

So calmness.

I don't have a problem with people disagreeing. Perhaps they should do it in a more polite manner but there's not a lot of information out there. I tried very expensive carboxy therapy treatments based on false newspaper reports so I understand just how important a board like this is. So, it's equally important that all voices are heard. If TCA peels don't work for some people, I can definitely understand them doubting people who say they have.
I will post my experiences regardless of the feedback I receive. If there is success I will post pictures. I know that if and when there is success (I am hopeful yet) then there will be doubters but that won't change the fact that my contribution will potentially be valuable to someone.