Question 1

what gives acne scars?

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Inflammation: When acne is inflammatory, there are many chemicals that may destroy the structural elements in the dermis including collagen and elastic fibers.  The skin becomes red and atrophic.

Picking the pimples may enhance this damage.

Question 2

how could acne scars be treated?

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Many ways: Chem peel
fillers
laser
fraxel
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laser abrasion.

Question 3

acne scars -- how unfair is that?

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Acne Scars: Definitely not what anyone would ask for. However, there are a number of procedures which can help improve the appearance of the scars.

Question 4

how to treat acne scars ?

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Scar: Depending how deep, a lot of dermatologists are offering laser treatments to help with acne scarring. Sometimes bleaching creams and peels are used for hyper pigmentation. Unfortunately, most of these therapies are considered cosmetic and not covered by insurance but they can really help.

Question 5

is there acne scar surgery?

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Nope: Surgery causes scarring.  There are various dermatological treatments that can decrease the appearance of scars, but not remove them. See dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Question 6

does epiduo heal acne scars?

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No : Benzoyl peroxide can help prevent acne, but acne scars are permanent. Certain treatments may decrease the appearance of scarring, but not cure the scars.

Question 7

will my ice pick acne scars fade?

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No: I&#x27;m sorry you weren&#x27;t offered effective treatment as you should have been. Acne is a non-lifestyle-related, chronic, serious disease that remits on its own; it can be cured only by time but can always be managed. Several hollywood &quot;hunks&quot; have kept their acne scars for &quot;character&quot;; should you want yours less visible, a dermatologist with a filler or other rx can do it for you.

Question 8

how can you rid of acne scars fast?

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Healing scars: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow and bringing healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. As healing occurs, new tissues fill in that are different than normal and less elastic.  This is a scar.  Over time it will fade in color but always be there.

Question 9

can a tomato mask treat acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Masks good for skin: Tomato masks can help infuse vitamins and minerals into the skin.  However, there is little to no improvement seen in acne scars.  Use a combination of approaches including cross tca, subcision, peels, dermabrasion and other therapies which are much deeper penetrating and will offer improved benefit.

Question 10

can dermabrasion work for acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Yes but not the best: Dear abrasion can certainly work but there are more precise means.  My favorite is a combination of a fractionated(not co2) erbium laser for full thickness treatment combined with a full coverage superficial erbium treatment.

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