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How to fade acne scars within a week?
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Can't be done: Red and hyperpigmented lesions need to be allowed to fade on their own over several weeks -- trying to lighten them will just end up being more trouble. Depressed acne scars can't be managed except by a dermatologist of plastic surgeon, but results are pretty good. I'm sorry you ended up with scars and hope you are managing things so you don't get new lesions.
Answered 9/28/2016
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That's asking a lot: A hydroquinone bleach can fade the hyperpigmented spots after the acute lesions heal. Nothing you can do will touch true scars, but a physician with a laser, microsurgery or a filler can make them less conspicuous.
Answered 2/5/2014
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