10 Ways to Treat Acne Scars…

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10 Ways to Treat Acne Scars...

If you’ve ever suffered from moderate to severe acne, it’s likely that you still have the scars to prove it. Characteristics such as age, heredity, ethnicity and sex can affect how your skin will react to acne, and how bad the scarring will be. A scar will never go away completely, but there are a lot of things you can do to treat them and dramatically reduce their size and appearance… Here are my top ten ways to treat those nasty acne scars!

1. Prevent them

One of the biggest reasons we get scars from acne is because we just can’t resist the urge to squeeze or pick them! Not only will popping pimples lead to nasty, ugly scars, it can also spread acne, which could in turn lead to more scarring!

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  1. March 15, 2012 at 8:52 pm Permalink
    Health Articles says:
    I have noticed that by changing my diet and eating healthy that over the last year or so my acne scars have begun to lessen in their appearance. However, I may have to consider ... See more some treatment over time as it does impact my confidence. Thanks for the informative article!
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  2. August 10, 2010 at 10:42 pm Permalink
    Claire Thomas says:
    I was a little bit apprehensive in getting the Dr Max Powers Scar Serum because of the name (I believed it to be off brand). I have a 14 year old who’s face started to ... See more break out severally and it left acne scars all over her face. I wanted to get the more expensive name brand acne product but I purchased this @ a good price on sale. We used it as directed “Gently rub into scar 3-4 times per day for 8 weeks on new scars; 3-4 times per day for 3-6 months on existing scars.”

    I could see the difference in her face and about a month later. The downside is that its hard to find in store and we always have to order online, and cant avoid shipping costs. I would use this again if needed. But so far it hasn’t been needed. everyone give it a try – it worked for my 14 yr old.
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  3. July 21, 2010 at 3:24 am Permalink
    Nickolette says:
    You can also use aloe vera or cocoa butter, both work. And, they’re both very inexpensive. :)
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  4. June 3, 2010 at 6:06 pm Permalink
    Nikita says:
    i suggest drink green tea 4-5 times a day which is herbal and use the leaves inside the tea bag for mask, mix it with egg white , use it once a day till you ... See more r acne free…it has worked for me to prevent my acne n acne scars. i know how it feels to have acne prone skin coz i also had it..

    xxx =D
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  5. February 8, 2010 at 9:49 pm Permalink
    Caroline says:
    Aloe vera works really well for clearing up acne scars, too!
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    • February 9, 2010 at 1:21 am
      Sheila says:
      Hey Caroline,
      I haven’t personally tried aloe vera. My mom actually tried an aloe vera product but I guess she’s allergic or something because she broke out into nasty rashes. So I’ve always been a ... See more little wary of giving it a shot inspite of everything I’ve read about it.
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  6. January 28, 2010 at 9:19 am Permalink
    Chetena Verma says:
    For Natural remedies of acne do visit http://pimplesnacne.blogspot.com/..
    im sure u gonna lik it!!
    and it really works !!!
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    • January 28, 2010 at 12:22 pm
      Sheila says:
      Hey Chetena,
      thanks for stopping by. Do check out more of our posts and i hope to read more comments from you.
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  7. January 20, 2010 at 10:36 pm Permalink
    AcneHomoeopathicExpert says:
    Homoeopathic medicines like Silicea may prove very beneficial to remove acne scars if symptoms corropsonds.
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  8. January 14, 2010 at 11:25 am Permalink
    Ash says:
    A cream that is really good for acne scarring is Ling Skin Care Oxygen plasma potion. It speeds up cell turnover which makes healing quicker and it is also moisturising without being greasy so is ... See more great for the oily skin. Available at Ling Skin Care http://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/product68_ling-skin-care-oxygen-plasma-potion.php
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    • January 15, 2010 at 6:34 am
      Sheila says:
      Hey Ash, thanks for that information.. I’m sure a lot of our readers will find that useful.
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  9. January 14, 2010 at 1:21 am Permalink
    MedsAvailable says:
    You don’t need an invasive or expensive procedure to do this, I would suggest the natural way.

    I believe that acne is related to how you hygiene and your hormones. Not from diet diet.
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    • January 14, 2010 at 8:47 am
      Sheila says:
      Hey MA,
      As important a role as hygiene and hormones play with acne, diet is also important. It might not be able to cure you of your existing acne trouble as quickly as medicines and ... See more other methods, but a good diet definitely does help keep your skin healthy and hence keep the acne away.
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  10. January 12, 2010 at 6:07 pm Permalink
    hannah says:
    i’ll have a salicylic acid peeling session next week !
    i dont have a clue what to expect !
    does it hurt ? what happens ?
    HELP !
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    • January 13, 2010 at 3:06 am
      Sheila says:
      hey hannah,
      i haven’t undergone the salicylic peeling, but a similar one and don’t worry, it doesn’t really hurt. it’ll only sting a little like the after-burn of waxing.
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  11. January 10, 2010 at 5:24 pm Permalink
    hiphopmuse says:
    Many of these suggestions sound painful, costly, and invasive…personally I’ve found it helpful to visit a facialist who specializes in acne prone skin. Aestheticians are trained to “pop” pimples in a way that doesn’t lead ... See more to scarring and often know of creams and serums that aid in healing and prevention of future breakouts.

    I have a totally free and effective at home treatment for acne…ice. Like the ice cubes in your freezer. Rubbing your face with an ice cube after washing your face at night reduces swelling and redness.
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    • January 12, 2010 at 8:39 am
      Sheila says:
      Hey hhm,
      you’re right about approaching the right professional to get the treatment… Though the ice really is a good home remedy!
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  12. January 10, 2010 at 1:28 am Permalink
    Jenny says:
    I find the Jamieson Vitamin E oil works really well on acne scars on my face, especially for the recent ones I have. For the older ones and deeper ones it takes longer for them ... See more to disappear. I apply it before I sleep and it works great!
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  13. January 9, 2010 at 2:01 am Permalink
    Amy says:
    Ouch! The surgeries sound painful..and expensive.
    I guess the best way to treat it is to prevent it.
    A chemical peel doesn’t sound too bad though.. may be a less dramatic procedure for scars =D
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    • January 9, 2010 at 4:52 am
      Sheila says:
      Hey Amy,
      If only someone could let me rewrite my life so far with only one change to myself, i’d write-off all the acne. but then again..!!
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  14. January 9, 2010 at 1:52 am Permalink
    Theo says:
    ooo I always wondered about chemical peeling after seeing it on Sex and the City. thanks for the feedback! I don’t have crazy scars or anything but I hate breaking out a few years past ... See more my teen years. It’s annoying! Like seriously what’s up with that? lol
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    • January 9, 2010 at 4:44 am
      Sheila says:
      Hey Theo,
      I completely get what you mean. I used to curse everyone who had told me ‘oh don’t you worry, the acne goes away with your teens’ aaarggh! but thank you doc! :D
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  15. January 8, 2010 at 3:38 am Permalink
    Theo says:
    that surgery suggestion sounds a bit dramatic for what I have. any other suggestions? your first one is the best one but its tough…so very very tough. this is why they say patience is a ... See more virtue…whoever was quoted as saying that though must not have had scattered pimples and stress zits sprouting all over his/her face!
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    • January 8, 2010 at 6:17 am
      Sheila says:
      THeo, you should consult your dermatologist. I had real bad scars too and chemical peeling treatment worked quite well for me. And though even this might sound a bit drastic, it really isn’t. Really simple ... See more procedure. Sort of like face masks but only thing is it sorta burns a bit while you’re doing it!
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  16. January 7, 2010 at 1:19 pm Permalink
    Fatima says:
    My brother wants to have a peel. I am simply using cream and natural home remedies.
    I usually rub tomato slices on my face and leave it for half an hour. I have tried ... See more rubbing lemon slices on my scars too. Though it works I don’t like the idea of rubbing something so acidic.
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    • January 8, 2010 at 6:35 pm
      Sheila says:
      Hmmm Fatima, does the tomato slice help in healing scars or does it help with pimples?? And yeah, I tend to avoid acidic things too.. apart from when the dermatologist rubs them on my face :D
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  17. January 7, 2010 at 5:25 am Permalink
    Savaira Batool Syed says:
    wow some of em sound a bit scary!
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  18. January 7, 2010 at 4:58 am Permalink
    Tavia says:
    The laser works pretty good. I have a friend who has acne problems for years and after he managed to treat it now he is making a laser treatment to get rid of those nasty ... See more scars and it seems that it’s working :)
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