Hello doctor, I have had mild acne for years and it seems to be under control now with an occasional break out here and there, mainly just trying to fix scarring. I am a 26-year-old male. Currently, I am using the Menscience brand facial wash, Mirco scrub, and rosewater toner. I lie to keep things simple. I just started the facial wash and scrub about a couple weeks ago, alternating between the two so that I do not over exfoliate, and it has been good to me. No breakouts or irritation and I can tell slightly that my complexion is better. I also try to do some organic and natural remedies on occasion, like turmeric powder face masks to lighten the dark areas. I was intrigued by the menscience products due to the glycolic ingredient in them as well as salicylic acid. I have researched that these are good ingredients to slough away dead skin cells so I can fade these scars. Now for the big issue, my face looks pretty decent in natural lighting or inside the house but as soon as I step into direct sunlight, I look horrible. It is a complete change from what I see in my mirror at home and I am wondering if I need to add more glycolic products to my regime or what. I see other's face and direct sunlight does not show imperfections like it does mine. It makes my face look 10 times worse and I do not know what to do. I do not want to just avoid sunlight to fix my paranoia, I want to fix the problem for good. I get regular microdermabrasion treatments monthly in conjunction with my current products that have the glycolic acid. Do I just need to give these new washes more time to slough away the scars and smooth it out or should I incorporate a glycolic pad to speed up the process?
Hi. I am glad you asked this. Could you also upload a photo of your face both indoors as well as in natural daylight? I need to have a close-up view to pinpoint the diagnosis and suggest a remedy. I appreciate your concern. For more information consult a dermatologist online -->