Question 1

what gives acne scars?

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Inflammation: When acne is inflammatory, there are many chemicals that may destroy the structural elements in the dermis including collagen and elastic fibers.  The skin becomes red and atrophic.

Picking the pimples may enhance this damage.

Question 2

how to cure acne scars?

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Options: Acne scars can't be made to go away, but there are many options used by dermatologists to make them much less visible. A couple of rising hollywood stars have had their scars vanish recently, while others have chosen to keep them because it gives the face character. It's your choice, it's the 21st century, and you have a right to the skin that you want. Good luck.

Question 3

how to reduce acne scar?

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Improve not remove: Many options exist for cosmetic improvement and include anti-inflammatories, peels, exfoliation, lasers, resurfacing, bleaching, excision, grafting, fillers, and much more, scars vary in their severity and so do the treatments. See a plastic surgeon, dermatologist or ENT for options.

Question 4

how to repair acne scars ?

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Acne Scar repair: Acne scars have traditionally been ver difficult to repair. The only good options are ablative laser, fractional laser, and scar excision depending upon the severity of the scarring.

Question 5

how to remove acne scars fast?

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C MD 4 options: Time, silicone gel sheeting, avoidance of sun and tobacco use as well as possible bleaching agents such as hydroquinone, retinoids and steroids may help as well as laser, dermabrasion, chemical peels, fillers, steroid injections, etc.

Question 6

how do i treat old acne scars?

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Dermabrasion: Dermabrasion can give excellent results.  Consult with a Dermatologist.

Question 7

should acne scars ever go away?

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Depends on timing: Acne can occur anywhere there are sebaceous glands (oil glands) in the skin.
Web md is a great resource to learn more about acne.  Skin hygiene with soap and water followed by benzol peroxide or 2% salicylic acid products are over the counter options. An evaluation by a dermatologist can help develop a long term plan. Resistant acne can also be treated with antibiotics and some laser therapy.

Question 8

how could acne scars be treated?

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Many ways: Chem peel
fillers
laser
fraxel
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laser abrasion.

Question 9

how to make acne scar disappear?

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Choice of ways: Acne scars are difficult to treat, but they can be improved.  There are a number of options: chemical peel, laser, fillers, subcision.
Best to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

Question 10

acne scars -- how unfair is that?

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Acne Scars: Definitely not what anyone would ask for. However, there are a number of procedures which can help improve the appearance of the scars.

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