Question 1

what is the best way to get rid of the acne keloid scars on my back?

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Injections: Hypertrophic scars on the back are very difficult to treat and only modest improvment is the norm.  They can be decreased by intralesional cortisone injections.

Question 2

are keloid scars the same as acne scars?

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Nope: Keloids are a specific type of scar that overgrows the edges of the injury. Acne scars include a wide variety of scars that form in response to acne.

Question 3

has fraxel been tried in curing acne scars and keloid?

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Yes: The co2 fractionated laser series can help resolve scars.  Keloids are very difficult to treat and the co2 fractionated laser has been used mixed reviews.  There is no cure for keloids but there is prescription medication cream to be used after removing them and that has been helpful as well.

Question 4

how to get rid of keloid scars caused by acne?

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Yes and no: I am very sorry that you are in this situation and that your acne wasn't managed as it should have been. A dermatologist can treat each keloid but it will not be easy or pleasant and the results will be so-so.

Question 5

how to remove keloid scars caused by acne?

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Tough problem: This should never have happened to you, and i'm sorry it did. A dermatologist can treat these with some success but it will not be easy or pleasant.

Question 6

does silicone sheet shrink and fade new keloids ? i have many new keloids on my neck. formed from acne. does silicone sheet fade the keloid scar ?

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Scar care: The use of silicone sheeting has been used for scar care with some documented results. Mederma is an OTC medication from onion extract has shown excellent results, although should probably be used after dermatology consultation. If you continue with scarring from "new acne" there are advances in topical treatments that may stopped new outbreaks of acne and should be recommended to prevent keloids

Question 7

i have a 5 year old cluster-like keloid scar on my jawline from acne.  can i use 17% salicylic acid wart remover to slough off the layers?

Accepted Answer

Keloids: The treatment you propose will do little to impact Keloidal scarring. These scars are a build-up of dense collagen in the dermis and little effected by the kind of exfoliative surface treatment for a wart, which is an epidermal process. A good plastic surgeon may be able to help guide you on better options, surgical or medical.

Question 8

how to cure acne scars?

Accepted Answer

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 9

how to reduce acne scar?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how to repair acne scars ?

Accepted Answer

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.

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