Via www.dermtv.com – Aggressive acne can result in acne scars, which range from being mundane to emotionally debilitating. But the good news is that they can be removed. Dr. Schultz explains the different options for removing acne scars.
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@bloodfalcon7722: It sounds like you are describing mature hypertrophic scars which can very effectively be treated with tiny injections of cortisone. See your dermatologist for treatment.
@brandlee1985 The only marks from acne that hydroquinone will help are tan or brown darkening from pimples (not redness or raised or depressed scars).
nie video. i like it. anyone heard of Hippocrates scars treatment kit. I’m thinking of giving it a try. any opinion???
Hello doc, I am of the African decent (brown skin)and i have acne scars around the neck/jaw area. I’ve tried so many products( lotion-base,toners, you name it) over the years, i have giving up hope really… Will Laser removal work for my skin Complexion as well
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Have you ever heard of “Derma-roller?” There’s a lot of videos on youtube and it was even featured on the Racheal Ray show. What do you think? Do you think it actually works?
hi doctor can u recommend a good over the counter acne medication that does not have benzoyl peroxide? thanks
hi, um not too sure which scar i have, on my chin i have a really dark spot and its driving me crazy. i know they come from cystic pimples. how do i get rid of them, or at least lighten them?
Hi Doctor – I’m 28 years old with red acne scars and enlarged pores on my cheeks. I recently saw a medical esthitician who suggested the Affirm laser as something that stimulates collagen production, etc. and really improve skin condition. Is there actual scientific evidence supporting/proving the benefits of this type of laser tx? any information would be greatly appreciated.
What about white colored acne scars, my arms/chest are covered in them as I used to break out as a teen very heavily, now I don’t break out as much on those areas and I am looking for a solution/procedure that will help fade them, etc.
@sara2618 It depends upon whether they are depressed or raised. If depressed, then this video is appropriate. If raised, then they are treated with injections of cortisone to flatten them.
@mousa1019 Yes there is meaningful evidence and information available, which you can find by visiting the Affirm website.
@sweetchix14 Brown discolorations are treated with bleaches. For more information, see DermTV Episode #33, “How to Remove Brown Spots,” which you can find by searching YouTube.
@arturor48 I’m not quite sure from your condition. I would suggest seeing a dermatologist. They could even just been clogged enlarged pores.
I popped a pimple for more than a year ago. The scar is still soemwhat red!!
Is it possible that I will have a permanent mark? (I popped it before it really became a big pimple)
I hate the fucking mark. Help me please!
i have white acne scars, theyre flat and i heard it is pigment loss. is there ANY way i can get rid of them?! please help.
@MegaZoneEXE Non-ablative laser treatments, such as with the Fraxel, can help acne scars in patients with African skin tones, but ablative lasers like CO2 are very risky and should be avoided.
What exactly causes scars? Why does acne sometimes cause scars and other times it doesn’t. Also, what causes the different types of scars (crater vs. ice-pick scars)?
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Hi doctor, I am almost 15 and I have a bunch if acne on my forehead. I know that I will have scarring, I can even feel some of it already, but I’m pretty sure most of them will be crater scars. Will any treatments COMPLETELY erase scars? From what I can feel, they’re not too deep, except for like two, I’m mostly just concerned with the more shallow ones though because there is more of them. And also, should I be embarrassed about having scars? Will girls not like me for it? Anyone?
Hey doc. So I’m 15 years old and have had very bad acne on my face and back. I have went to my dermatologist to have them treated but now I’m left with what you call “crater” scars on my back. I was wondering how much is it gonna cost me to have the laser surgery on my back to have them removed?
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How much are laser procedures for acne scars?
Retin A Micro is another way to treat scars. My derm says so anyways…I have used it to get my acne under control. It has done just that. The hyperpigmentation has been fading and it actually created some small indentations that hopefully will fill in with the Retin A.
Hello Dr. Neal, I am South Asian, Pakistani to be precise, and have acne AND acne scars. I just want to have your opinion on Accutane and wether I should use it or not, given its long list of side effects, and once I am done with acne, should I do chemical peel or laser or what, and is it really a realistic aim to have nearly 100% clear skin, with no redness?
Thanks!
Hey Docc, i have really terrible acne problems i believe i started breaking out in 4th grade.Its TERRIBLE.Now 4 years after,i hardly get pimples or zits but,what i do have is black heads and lots, huge pores & scars(brown spots).
My skin is irritated & dry from all the products ive put on my face to try to get rid of this gunk over the years.It has these stages where itll be really great then it gets bad out of the no where.I just dont know what do do anymore so many problems to tackle HELP!
hello doc first off im 19 and have both types of scars on my cheeks . i currently have no acne but i have these bumps on my jawline that will not seem to go away. ive done everything i could to get rid of them but they wont. anyways i think by me getting acne scar treatment it will make me happy.