Question 1

does tazorac (tazarotene) help with acne scars?

Accepted Answer

See below: Tazorac (tazarotene) does not treat acne scarring. It is a topical retinoid similar to, but more potent that retin-a. It can help prevent new acne scars by preventing serious breakouts as part of an acne treatment regimen. Some patients (especially those with darker skin tones) can develop dark spots from acne. These are not actually scars and Retin-A can help improve them over the course of many months.

Question 2

will tazorac cream (tazarotene cream) help with acne scars?

Accepted Answer

No: They won't touch the scars.   Many men -- including several noted hollywood "tough guys" -- like the scars for the character they give.  Others hate them, or are indifferent, or let their partner decide.  You have a choice.   Laser therapy and fillers are used by dermatologists with much success.

Question 3

will tazorac (tazarotene) cream help me with acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It is an exfoliant but not enough to erase scars. It is more for active acne and its control.

Question 4

how long does it take retin-a micro to clear acne scars?

Accepted Answer

See below: Retin-a mirco does not treat acne scarring. It can help prevent new acne scars by preventing  serious breakout as part of an acne treatment regimen. Some patients (especially those with darker skin tones) can develop dark spots from acne lesions. These are not actually scars and Retin-A can help improve them over the course of many months.

Question 5

if i use proactive dark spot corrector and retin a (tretinoin) 0.25 can it help with my acne scars?

Accepted Answer

No: Neither will touch actual depressed scars, not can anything else. At best, you can hide your hyperpigmented lesions and even this is likely not to be very successful. Get your active disease under control, and if you wish, get seen by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who can deal with the scars using a filler, laser or microsurgery.

Question 6

what skin treatments are good for acne marks and i have one slightly slightly depressed acne scar ? any creams ? peels ? i'm on retin-a for a 5 weeks

Accepted Answer

Various: Peels can work over time. Fractional co2 ablation can do wonders  to get rid of this scars. Microdermabrasion can help in less severe cases. Very severe cases require surgery oftentimes

Question 7

does retin-a micro help treat a slightly depressed red acne scar ? i've been on it for 10 weeks but no improvement in skin tone except for breakouts.

Accepted Answer

No: As you have experienced, retin a (tretinoin) van provide many benefits. Unfortunately scar eradication is not one of those benefits. Laser treatments or excision and grafting (depending upon the issue) might be helpful.

Question 8

would alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid help with red acne scars ? its been on my face since october of 2012 and i've been on retin-a for 10 weeks

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Ahas are not generally intended for this purpose and may increase redness. In fact salicylic acid peels may be better to decrease inflammation.

Question 9

what can i use to remove acne scars on my forehead? dermatologist put me on zineryt & retin a cream for 2 yrs but scars still there. im currently using eucerin cleanser, toner and moisturizer as recommended by my dermatologist.

Accepted Answer

Acne scars: Depends on what they look like, how deep they are and how big an area you are talking about. Subtle treatments include microdermabrasion and chemical peels. More aggressive treatments can be done with Erbium or fractionated CO2 lasers. Sometimes, ice pick, deep scars can benefit from cutaneous fillers like Radiesse or  Juvederm . See an ENT facial plastic surgeon or general plastic surgeon.

Question 10

is there something to help with acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Scarring: Some acne scars can shrink and fade over time on their own.  However, some do not, and then treatment such as laser resurfacing or dermabrasion may be done.  A doctor can provide evaluation and tell you what your options are.

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What skin treatments are good for acne marks and i have one slightly slightly depressed acne scar ? any creams ? peels ? i'm on retin-a for a 5 weeks

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Does retin-a micro help treat a slightly depressed red acne scar ? i've been on it for 10 weeks but no improvement in skin tone except for breakouts.

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Would alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid help with red acne scars ? its been on my face since october of 2012 and i've been on retin-a for 10 weeks

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What can i use to remove acne scars on my forehead? dermatologist put me on zineryt & retin a cream for 2 yrs but scars still there. im currently using eucerin cleanser, toner and moisturizer as recommended by my dermatologist.

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