Question 1

could bio oil get rid of acne scars on face?

Accepted Answer

No: It's shiny and may make them less visible, but it won't touch them in the long-run. I'm really sorry that you ended up with acne scars. This is the 21st century and all acne is manageable with scientific medicine. Today's practitioners use fillers, microsurgery and lasers with fair results.

Question 2

how can i get rid of acne scars on my face?

Accepted Answer

First control acne: Acne is a complex disease treated with a variety of approaches ranging from topical anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, as well as hormonal, medical regimens and surgery. Each case is individually treated and it is difficult to recommend a single cure. See a dermatologist first.

Question 3

how to heal/get rid of acne and acne scars on face and body?

Accepted Answer

Numerous choices: There are a variety of treatments that vary according to the severity of scars: chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, fillers, fat grafting, excision, grafting, etc.

Question 4

how to get rid of acne, acne scars, and redness on my face?

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Serious Rx: Red marks after acne lesions, and depressed scars that persist indefinitely, can't be treated by anything available to you. The red is your skin healing. A dermatologist or plastic surgeon has fillers, lasers or microsurgery for scars. Topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated keeps most new lesions at bay; you physician can add a supplemental Rx if required.

Question 5

how can i get rid of dark acne scars on face?

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Bleach: These self-cure in a month or two, but you can speed this with a hydroquinone bleach. Don't overdo it or you'll end up with a mess. Best wishes.

Question 6

since accutane peels your face for a few months, will it get rid of my acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: you may see some improvement but not a big change

Question 7

how to get rid of it i have acne scars n lots of pores what face washes are good that actually work ?

Accepted Answer

None of them: Nothing you can do on your own is going to touch your acne scars. If you want them managed and less visible, you can get with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who can offer microsurgery, fillers, or laser Rx. I'm sorry you got the scars in the first place and that you've been frustrated with products that offer misleading claims.

Question 8

how can i get rid of the acne scar on face?

Accepted Answer

Depends: really depends on what your acne scars look like and what the status of your acne is currently. You should see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for a consultation. There are medical grade products that can help tremendously. Stubborn scars can be treated with peels, lasers, surgery, or even fillers and fat grafting

Question 9

i have an acne scar on face that i want to get rid of. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Skin resurfacing: Acne scars are technically never removed but you try to help the skin look smoother. First, active acne has to be controlled. The skin can then be helped by improving the contour problems. Skin resurfacing is done with chemical and laser peels. If you have "ice pick" scars then you may need to have these excised before you do skin resurfacing. Each face will need to be evaluated.

Question 10

how could i get rid of redness and acne scars on my face?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sun & tobacco: As well as good skin care with possible oral or topicsl retinoids as indicated by a physician. Topical products such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid may help but can makemitmworse as well.

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