Question 1

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 2

could my acne scars go away naturally?

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Scar maturation: Majority of scars do get better with time but some may not. See a plastic surgeon in your local area to get more specific information about scar treatment as it would pertain to you.

Question 3

will acne scars ever completely go away?

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Microdermabrasion: I have had many patients have microdermabrasion which seems to remove the top layers of the skin and it improves the appearance of the acne scars.

Question 4

advice? would my acne scars go away naturally?

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No: You can choose to keep them -- several hollywood male leads have done this for the &#x27;tough guy&#x27; look -- or have them treated by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon with any of a variety of interesing and 21st-century treatments.

Question 5

how long does it take for acne scars to go away?

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Depends: Many different lasers treat acne scars and depending on how deep and how many depends on the length of the treatment plan and how many visits it will entail.  Some treatments have downtime and they are more aggressive than the nonablative laser treatments.

Question 6

how long will it take for acne scars to go away?

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Scars may or may not: Resolve. Recommend consultation with a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.

Question 7

how shall i make my acne and acne scars go away!?

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Scientific Rx: If topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you of new lesions in two weeks, get with your personal physician who can add prescription-strength Rx. Your acne scars need to be managed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. "Pop" / "natural" ideas are adjuncts at best, cruel frauds at worst. I'm really sorry that your acne was neglected and you ended up with scarring.

Question 8

is there a medication that helps acne scars go away ?

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NO: No. There are procedures that can make them less noticeable. See a cosmetic dermatologist.

Question 9

how to help acne scars? how can i help make them go away faster?

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Forever Present: A scar forms when there is  healing of an injury to the tissues.  Remember that with almost all wounds, healing continues for months and months as we change the stress on the tissues.  A scar forms as a result and may have many different appearances and colors.  Any dark coloration may fade over time but the tissues never are the same and so some scarring will always be there.

Question 10

will my acne scars ever go away or must i take some sort of action?

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They're permanent: Nothing you can do will make them less visible or make them disappear.  A plastic surgeon or dermatologist can remove them with fillers, microsurgery or a laser. I'm sorry your acne was neglected in the first place leaving you with scars. Several hollywood leads kept their for the "tough guy" look. It's your choice.

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