how do i get rid of acne scars give me recipies or things i can used at my house to help them lighten up!!!?
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Scars from acne can seem like double punishment - first you had to deal with the pimples, now you have marks as a reminder.\n\nIs there anything you can do?\n\nTo understand scars, you need to understand acne. Acne refers to lesions or pimples caused when the hair follicles (or "pores") on the skin become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. A plugged follicle is the perfect place for bacteria to grow and create the red bumps and pus-filled red bumps known as pimples. (The usual bacteria that causes acne is called Propionibacterium acnes.) Hormonal changes during the teen years often cause increased oil production that contributes to the problem.\n\nAcne comes in different forms:\n\nmild acne, which refers to the whiteheads or blackheads that most of us get at various times \nmoderately severe acne, which includes red inflamed pimples called papules and red pimples with white centers called pustules \nsevere acne, which causes nodules - painful, pus-filled cysts or lumps - to appear under the skin \nMost serious scarring is caused by the more severe forms of acne, with nodules more likely to leave permanent scars than other types of acne. The best way to deal with acne is to get treatment soon after the acne appears to prevent further severe acne and more scarring. If you have nodules, see your doctor or dermatologist for treatment.\n\nIf you have serious scarring from previous bouts with acne, there are some things you can do. One form of treatment is laser resurfacing, which can be done in the doctor's or dermatologist's office. The laser removes the damaged top layer of skin and tightens the middle layer, leaving skin smoother. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. The doctor will try to lessen any pain by first numbing the skin with local anesthesia. It usually takes between 3 and 10 days for the skin to heal completely.\n\nAnother method for treating acne scarring is dermabrasion, which uses a rotating wire brush or spinning diamond instrument to wear down the surface of the skin. As the skin heals, a new, smoother layer replaces the abraded skin. It may take a bit longer for skin to heal using dermabrasion - usually between 10 days and 3 weeks.\n\nBoth of these types of treatments will cause skin to turn red, and this redness may last for several months. You can only have these treatments if you don't have an active case of acne at the time of treatment.\n\nDepending on the severity of your scars, your doctor or dermatologist may also suggest a more mild chemical peel or microdermabrasion, which are also done right in the office, to help improve the appearance of the scarred areas.\n\nIn some cases, a doctor may recommend surgery to remove deeply indented scars.\n\nOne thing you shouldn't do to deal with acne scars is load up your face with masks or fancy lotions - these won't help and may irritate your skin further, making the scars red and even more noticeable.\n\nIf you have a red or brownish mark on your face that you got from a bad zit, have no fear - it will eventually fade, just like the scars you had on your knees after you fell off your bike when you were a kid. However, it may take 12 months or longer - so your best bet is to avoid these kinds of marks by not squeezing or popping your zits, no matter how tempting it may seem.
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if you go to the chemist you should be able to get a bottle of bio-oil it removes scars but it will take a month before your scar will fade! best of luck xox (but hey for the time being remember that chicks dig scars it makes you look manly a bit ruff even)
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You could try Vitamin E oil... Whats more important than trying to make it look better, is to look at it as a reminder of how lucky you are to be able to worry about something as trivial (although it doesnt seem trivial) as a scar:-) Good luck!
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i dont think u can fade acne scars unless u see a dermatologist.
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I dont think you can get rid of scars overnight, try one of those home microdermabrasion kits to smooth out your face.\n\nanyways, check out the message boards on Acne.org, very helpful.
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Several surgical or medical treatments are available to alleviate acne or the resulting scars:\n• Comedone extraction. The comedo is removed from the pore with a special tool.\n• Chemical peels. Glycolic acid is applied to peel off the top layer of skin to reduce scarring.\n• Dermabrasion. The affected skin is frozen with a chemical spray, and removed by brushing or planing.\n• Punch grafting. Deep scars are excised and the area repaired with small skin grafts.\n• Intralesional injection. Corticosteroids are injected directly into inflamed pimples.\n• Collagen injection. Shallow scars are elevated by collagen protein injections.\n• Laser treatments. Two types of laser treatments are proving effective in treating acne scars. Laser-treated skin heals in three to 10 days, depending on the treatment chosen.\nCheck with your dermatologist the possibility to use any of the above with your case.
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Unfortunately, the facial scars are not easy to be erased at all. The above participants are suggesting you methods, which really Do not work and another point what have caused you those scars is very important. If they are acne scars you should have strong nerves, patience and put efforts and money to proceed with adequate medical treatment, nothing over the counter remedy is working on such scars( ridiculous Vitamin E, and Mederma is not showing any significant results too). You have some options of course, one of them and it is radical is to go through a Dermabrasio ( actually it is an operation, so it is invasive), to have a special Laser treatment or to make multiple Green peels ( they work, but for scarred face,even with pitted scars you will need at least 4 to achieve the best results).\nTake care and don't feel down because of the scars..\nHave a great day!
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Try a product from AVON called banishing cream. It lightens dark areas on the skin.
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try acne removal:\nhttp://acne-removal-help.blogspot.com/
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ProActive has really worked for me, and it will help with new breakouts.  Once you get this under control, microdermabrasion will help with the scarring. Stay out of the sun, too. That will make scars worse. Taking Vitamin C and zinc will help  your body repair itself, too.\nBest wishes
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I would suggest visiting a dermatologist. One thing you can do is eat healthy. You know fruits, veggies and less meat. Drink lots of WATER it clears your skin. No soda sugar feeds your acne. Also use a good simple soup and shampoo(daily). Oil from your head goes down to your face. Hope i helped good luck.\n\nPS dont believe weird solutions? like banna on ur skin it can have bacteria in it how can that help?
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Don't squeeze them yourself! That will only start a vicious cycle that ends with permanent acne scars. Go to a professional cosmetician and have them give you a thorough facial and extract them.  They will make sure to close up your pores when they are done to minimize recurrence ot the offending witheheads.
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Some solutions that may help cure acne are already in your home.\n\n1. If a pimple appears, don't break it immediately.\n2. Before you go to bed, wash your face (liquid cleansers work the best and do not overdry your face).\n3. Pat dry.\n4. If you have any type of mint toothpaste, dab a little on your pimple.\n5. Cover the spot with a small band-aid.\n6. By morning, the swelling should go down and the redness should be almost gone.\n7. For extreme breakouts, there are many over the counter face cleansers. \n\n* All acne medications cause your skin to break out more than when you started because the cleansers are cleaning out your pores and bringing all the dirt and oil to the surface which in turn causes a massive break out. Give it about two weeks and you will notice a big difference in your skin.\n* Avoid eating lots of sugar as sugar causes outbreaks most of the time.\n* Drink lots of water. \n\n* Do not use too many different types of acne medication at the same time. It can cause more irritation and more acne than when you started.
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mederma, and/or vitamin E oil...it takes time for scars to heal. time is harder to take for the face, but it will get better!!!
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first Q is how old are u and of course male or female and do u still have new acne or not?if u just have the old acne scar its better if u go and visit a dermatologist thats something they call  pilling they have a superficial and a deeper one with fruits acids(its too safe )and with this u can try microdermabration and some oint and ... no need to take any tablet ....but its better to dont start treatment without a dermatologist idea.
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ur best solution is cocoa-butter it's natural and will remove scars..........i have used and it cured my chickenpoxs ......and also take Vitamin-E as a internal scare reliever reason it helps ur skin from ur system within.
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stay away from all the products that "reduce" acne n just try washing your face or wherever with mild soap may take a while but it works