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I am extremely depressed about my acne scars. what can i do?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DermAbrasion: See a Dermatologist most of whom now deal with cosmetic dermatology/ There are "dermabrasion" (smoothing) methods available. Scars from acne can be treated and the treatment should be covered by most Health Insurance plans Hope this helps!

Answered 8/31/2014

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