Online Test

Find out the severity of your symptoms with this free online test

Take the test
newperspective , 30 Mar 2012

wounds are HEALING and scars are FADING------> PLEASE READ!!!!!

I've mentioned calamine lotion on this site many times before but I want to scream it out for everyone to hear and to understand that IT REALLY DOES WORK! My skin has seriously never looked better. Being that I'm still in active recovery from CSP, I relapsed a bit yesterday and went to town on my chin. I was so angry with myself but instead of spiraling out of control, I just took a deep breath, washed my face with my antibacterial face wash and applied a thick layer of calamine lotion all over my chin and let it be. This morning, the wounds were already healing over and the swelling and inflamation had subsided immensely! After washing my face in the shower, I applied another thick layer and left it on for about 4 hours. When I washed it off, they again looked even better than when I first woke up this morning. My hopes are that they will be completely healed within the next few days... I will keep everyone posted. My chin aside, the rest of my skin looks INCREDIBLE! I've been using calamine lotion consistenly for the past month and the results are AMAZING! My scars have faded about 50% and my skin actually looks NORMAL. I don't feel so ashamed walking around without makeup on in front of my husband and kids, and when I am wearing makeup, my complexion has never looked better. To achieve the same results, you have to be consistent and use it every night. After washing my face at night, I apply a THIN layer (apply a thicker layer ONLY on the areas where wounds are present) all over my face and leave it on overnight. In the morning I wash my face and apply a zinc-based moisturizer before applying my makeup and then go about my day. I've done this for a month straight and I can honestly say that I am a believer. Calamine lotion has helped with healing my self-inflicted wounds, fading my scars, and evening out my overall skin tone. The best part about it is that it's dirt cheap. I spent $1.44USD on ONE bottle! PLEASE give this a try... I promise you won't regret it!

251 Answers
Add Comment
liz
April 22, 2012
wanted to thank you for your advice on calamine lotion my skin is in dire state at the moment on my legs arms and now face as i'm trying soooo hard to improve my condition. I started using calamine lotion 2day and i also have bandaged my legs to prevent me going at them so fingers crossed.:)
newperspective
April 22, 2012
Hi liz! Thank you for your comment - I'm so happy that you are giving the calamine lotion a try! You'll have to update us and let us know how it works for you. Fingers crossed that you have positive and successful results! - newperspective
HighschoolNobody
April 24, 2012
Thank you so much, I will try this as soon as I get the lotion. I pick severely at my arms and I was doing amazing they were almost healed (right as it was getting hot out!) it was just a coupole scabs and bumbs left (I was using acne wash for those) But I had a relapse last night. I'm young so this really hurts my self esteem especially after having low self esteem for the longest time. I have been picking since grade 4. I cried for more 9 hours total (the hours from last night and tonight added) So thank you, this will help so much!
newperspective
April 26, 2012
Welcome HighschoolNobody! I'm so sorry to hear that you relapsed but so happy to hear that instead of dwelling, you're being proactive and doing something about it by giving the calamine lotion a try - that's so admirable! I relapsed about a week ago (badly) and have been using the calamine lotion everyday religiously! The wounds are healing and are virtually unnoticeable under makeup. All I can say is thank God for calamine lotion! I hope the calamine lotion works for you too and I look forward to reading your feedback! Lots of love and well-wishes! XO - newperspective
Beth8737
April 28, 2012
Calamine Lotion? Really? That simple?! I'm shocked and super excited to try it now. In the past two days, I have purchased bio-oil and mederma, thinking they would help heal and lighten my scar marks. Shamefully the past two weeks I have anihilated my face again. :-( I am leaving work today and immediately buying some Calamine. I have a really important trip that I am leaving for on Thursday morning and hope it can clear things up a little before then. Thank you so much for the tip!!!
Xena
April 28, 2012
I am new here, and have been skin picking, especially on my face for over 15 years...I have one scar that I still pick at occasionally on my forehead that has been there for over 7 years...any chance this might help? Has anyone used calamine on a really old scar?? I have thought about laser resurfacing as an option, but afraid I would just mess myself up again and it costs a LOT....thanks for the tip - this stuff is so cheap - it is worth a try!!! Thanks!!! :)
Summertime01
April 28, 2012
Omg! im so excited to try this! i just called my mom up to get me some! lol well thank you so much for this advice, ill let you know how it works. I have alot of scars on my upper arms from picking... and it just drives me crazy! I would do anything to be able to wear a tanktop or shortsleeves! it so hard to deal with. I accually preformed for a whole week about two weeks ago and my costume was short sleeve and every night before the show i was so scared to go out just cause of my arms. I used a ton of cover up. But i just want it to go away. Thank you again.. :)
poorsadgirl01
May 20, 2012
I have a mark picking mark whitish yellow inside with red surrounding hot and swollen Help please fast other than calamine anyway to heal it fast ?
MysteriousSunshine
May 20, 2012
Hi Poorsadgirl01! I have found that my wounds heal up the fastest with Neosporin or a similar product. Other than that, vitamin E seems to work well. My advice is simply to leave it alone for a few days and apply either or both of the products that I mentioned. It will heal up in no time! Best of luck. :)
lizzle
May 30, 2012
not sure whether anyone has said this but i've just started using calamine lotion, although i've not seen much of an improvement with regards to scars, it really helps prevent picking as it makes your skin white so you can't see your pores as easily. I've really noticed a reduction in the amount of picking i'm doing so thanks for mentioning this! :)
potatoes
June 15, 2012
Hi, I am willing to buy Calamine Lotion over the chemist, but have you tried Aloe Vera? I am wondering which would be the best method to fade old scars. With my night time regime, I have been using lemon juice as a toner to even out skin tone and to prevent spots and blackheads. If the Calamine Lotion works, I will only use it at night time on big spots that might occur and minus using the lemon regime so I don't combine the effects of the two. I have been using Sudocrem to splodge on anywhere I might have recently picked or old marks that has taking months to fade (partly because I keep picking at it) which sometimes has dead skin over it, and even though that might roll off in the shower sometimes, the skin underneath it is still a grey colour. The Sudocrem doesn't seem to work as effective or fast enough of what Calamine Lotion would offer however Sudocrem also contains zinc. So if calamine lotion works with new, old marks and spots, then I would ditch Sudocrem.
yaitza0325
June 16, 2012
I never thought in a million years Skin picking was a real diagnosed problem , I always said to my self I just have really bad acne I keep trying different creams,washes etc but nothing work I started noticing that every night before or after taking a shower I would stare at the mirror and squeeze every little bump in my face ,arms , legs basically my whole body. I am trying everyday to stop its very hard ;( but at least I know I have a problem and that I am not alone . My face has never looked flawless there is always a spot in my face (that I created obviously ) I know is wrong to hurt my self but I will not give up I will take a day at a time . Good night hopefully by next years Summer we can all go out on our bathing suits ,I have started using baking Soda and it works wonders but the only solution is to stop tearing at my skin .
Cathiesscars
June 17, 2012
I have been picking for so long sencechildhood, sexual and phisycal abuse.. Verbal abuse torment... Bullied.. Picking i could control the pain.. I haveso many scarsi wont wear a bathing suit without a shirt. My back is like a great big scar, i cut my nails off when afraid of infection , then try harder to pick,, it makes me " crazy" when i cant get that " good" scab.. Cause i cut my nails i will use objects.. It disgusts me. But i cant stop .. When i pick i feel at peace. Yes that is disturbing. But i do. I needhelp i know .. I have ptsd,ocd,major deppresion, and social anxiety disorder . Most likely more to that i dont know about. I dont want to be romantic with my husband when there " bad" cause i feel gross.. Blood stains on all my shirts.. I am going to try thecalimine lotion and see if that helps. Also i am looking for a therapist. But , the thought of anew one terrifies me , irrational fears.. I am thankfull to have found this forum.. And know there are people who understand my husband says thats just what you do in regards to the picking he dosnt understand .. Makes me sad.. Gotta go .. Cat ill post again.. Ty re: new therapist i had one for years then moved ... But never realy got into the picking even thou i would lift my shirt and show her my back.. ..c.
micah400
October 04, 2012
hi newperspective i have read everyone's review about the calamine lotion well i did not think twice i already bought the lotion from boots in cost only £1.15 i believe and trust that it will work for me i only started using today my skin on face was piled off and and its like so red like its basically flesh and its burns and hurts too i got the calamine lotion the cream moisturizer that the only i got i wanted ask if that will be okay i didn't get the one in the bottle please tell me if i really need that or the i got it enough and if i should just stick to it
newperspective
October 04, 2012
Hi micha400! Is the one you purchased the original topical calamine lotion? It should be a pink, liquid substance and not a cream substance (and yes, the one I'm referring to comes in a bottle). This is the best one to use for healing your skin because it has fewer ingredients and the ingredients are pure so they won't harm or irritate your skin further. Also, I've mentioned on here before that you should sleep with the calamine lotion on overnight and I would like to retract that statement. Over time I found that sleeping with it on only clogged my pores and created new bumps for me to obsess over and pick at. The best thing to do is to apply 3 layers at a time (allow each layer to fully dry before applying the next), Let it set for an hour and wash it off using a gentle face wash. The one I use is Cetaphil Antibacterial Cleansing Bar. Remember, NO SCRUBBING and only PAT DRY your skin. At night, allow your skin to breathe and only apply a light-weight moisturizer. Before going to bed, wash your face one final time using a gentle facial cleanser and apply witch hazel to your entire face (I use T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel). Allow your skin to dry after you've applied the witch hazel and follow with a light-weight moisturizer. It's imperative that you use a moisturizer at night to keep your skin from overdrying and becoming oily and/or flaky. I hope this helps and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask! :)
micah400
October 04, 2012
THANK YOU SO MUCH I will go to boots first thing tomorrow morning and get the calamine one in the bottle the one i got is in a tube and i have only started using it today i have seen some changes it reduce the burning pain i was having and stuff but the bottle one is the main one i need to get i saw it there am so happy i found you online and i have someone i talk to about things like lol i will get back to you on updated after i use the bottle calamine cream
newperspective
October 04, 2012
You are so welcome :) I really hope the calamine lotion helps and I can't wait to hear all about your progress. Good luck and I look forward to hearing back from you soon!
justtiredofit
October 05, 2012
Going to go get my calamine lotion NOW! Thak you God for this web-site! Over the last 10 years I have become reclusive, missing time with family and friends because of my picking, bleeding, sores and scaring! I want to stop but I don't want to stop..you prob. know this feeling. It is a high. I will lock myself in my bathroom for hours picking my eyebrows until I soak a towel with blood. Then I have to become a master of cover up with make-up. On my chin as well! If I felt the sores were just too bad, I just hid in my house. I am so ashamed and tired of living for this disorder! (I didn't even know it was a disorder!!!) I have missed so much but the beginning of this year I made a comitment to change. I started with electroysis which has helped somewhat but I still have continued to pick. I feel such relief that I am not alone (not that I would wish this on ANYONE!) I get inspired by your stories of success, ache for your pain and want to change this about myself and LIVE again! Thank you for being honest! I wish each and everyone of you success and luck!

Start your journey with SkinPick

Take control of your life and find freedom from skin picking through professional therapy and evidence-based behavioral techniques.

Start Now