Question 1

my acne scars seem to be getting much much worse in the past 4 month and its really making me depressed , can i help this by drinking more water etc?

Accepted Answer

Manage it: I'm really sorry that your acne was neglected and that you ended up with scars. I'm even more sorry if you were prevented from getting effective help because of superstitions like "Acne is caused by not drinking enough water." At this point, Craig, you need to phone your physician about managing whatever disease you still have, and plastic surgery / specialist derm treatment for the scars.

Question 2

can sodium sulfacetamide help remove acne scars?

Accepted Answer

No : But it does tx acne itself.

Question 3

sodium sulfacetamide--how does it help acne scars?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't.: Sodium sulfacetamide (sulfacet and other brands) does not have any effect on acne scars.

Question 4

a very big acne scar, will sodium sulfacetamide help it?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This is considered a good topical antibiotic for burn wounds but it's use for treatment of acne disease is not generally condoned.

Question 5

are sulfacetamide sodium or monodox (doxycycline monohydrate) effective in treating acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Not for scars: This is not so much for treating scars as it for preventing scars by minimizing bacterial counts and the damage that is done by the bacteria and your bodies response tothe bacteria.

Question 6

how do sun and salt water affect acne?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: Both may make for a flare, or a partial remission. Acne is a chaotic system and is unpredictable. If you're affected, please start managing it. If topical benzoyl peroxide or retinoic acid has not cleared you in a few weeks, get with your physician for something stronger. Best wishes.

Question 7

does salt water cure or aid acne?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Salt water has no effect on acne.  Use of a toner such as 2% salicylic acid is useful with a gentles facial cleanser.

Question 8

how do i treat old acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Dermabrasion: Dermabrasion can give excellent results.  Consult with a Dermatologist.

Question 9

should acne scars ever go away?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how can you fade out acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Acne scars: Ice-pick and boxcar type acne scars on the dace can be softened with a tca chemical peel or laser resurfacing. Larger scars can also be directly excised and reclosed for a smaller scar.

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My acne scars seem to be getting much much worse in the past 4 month and its really making me depressed , can i help this by drinking more water etc?

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Can sodium sulfacetamide help remove acne scars?

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Sodium sulfacetamide--how does it help acne scars?

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A very big acne scar, will sodium sulfacetamide help it?

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Are sulfacetamide sodium or monodox (doxycycline monohydrate) effective in treating acne scars?

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How do sun and salt water affect acne?

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Does salt water cure or aid acne?

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How do i treat old acne scars?

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Should acne scars ever go away?

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How can you fade out acne scars?

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