Question 1

can calomine lotion help with acne scars?

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No: Scars are permanent. They will improve with time, and can be made less apparent with surgical procedures like dermabrasion.

Question 2

what's the best lotion for lightening acne scars that you could get at a drug store?

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AHA's: Alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic acis creams or lotions could help.

Question 3

is it possible for calamine lotion to get rid of acne scars?

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No: Calamine will soothe the skin but has little therapeutic value in treating acne scars.

Question 4

i have acne scars i know the colored ones can fade but i have some small holes like if someone got a sharp pencil and poked my face thats how small they are will they ever go away without professional treatment will they maybe go away on their own?

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: Those will eventually disappear by time. Take care.

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 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 7

does dermonu work for acne scars?

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?????: There are no studies on this product. I could only find ads in spanish.  They seem to work by peeling just like chemical peels so I have no reason to believe it would be really effective. You would be better off seeing your dr or medical esthetician for medical grade peels just for you!

Question 8

whats the best way to remove acne scars?

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Prevention : Otc benzoyl peroxide to start.  If this doesn't work, then see your doctor or dermatologist for prescription medication. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0000030/.  If there are permanent scars but no active acne, then see dermatologist or plastic surgeon for minimization of the scars.

Question 9

what should i do to fade my acne scar/pih?

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Not so easy: there's surgical resurfacing of the entire skin by a variety of methods. Maybe cocoa butter (but I doubt it).
It isn't so easy bringing back a structure that isnt there anymore (like an area after a cystic acne).
(James Olmos and me....examples)

Question 10

what is the cost of revising one acne scar?

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Depends on doctor: One scar excision would be similar to excising a mole. Insurance charges for this are usually in the hundreds of dollars, but i no longer accept insurance and perform only elective cosmetic operations, which this would be considered anyway. I would charge $250 total for most things like this.

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