Abstract: A chemical formula and method for treatment of non-acne skin scar tissue, in particular, hypertrophic and keloid scars. The chemical formula can comprise a topical chemical solution comprising alcohol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, alpha-hydroxy acids, and beta-hydroxy acids. This may be coated on the skin directly, or alternatively the surface of the skin scar can optionally be prepared by puncturing it with a plurality of small holes or micropunctures applied by microneedle or dry needle techniques, and the chemical solution can be applied by a brush or other method. Often a plurality of coatings, with intermediate air drying, may be required to deposit a sufficient amount of chemical during a treatment session. The scar area is then kept dry to help allow the chemical to penetrate, and the scar allowed to heal for about two weeks before any subsequent treatment. Experimental results showing the excellent efficacy of the formula and method are presented.

Abstract: A method for obtaining and topically applying a customized resulting mixture, wherein the customized resulting mixture contains astaxanthin at an individualized concentration, the method comprising: placing in a mixing place a desired amount of a highly concentrated astaxanthin composition of known astaxanthin concentration, the astaxanthin concentration being between about 0.01% to about 5% by weight; placing a proportional amount of a substance near the highly concentrated astaxanthin composition; mixing the substance with the highly concentrated astaxanthin composition to obtain the customized resulting mixture; and, topically applying the customized resulting mixture.

Abstract: A tattoo needle made of a wire with a loop at one end and a group of at least twenty eight fine needles arranged in a substantially round configuration at the other end. A tattoo needle made of a wire with a loop at one end and a group of at least twenty five fine needles arranged in a substantially square configuration at the other end.