A 31-year-old member asked:
What should i do to prevent acne scars?
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Dr. Leonard Grossmananswered
Plastic Surgery 38 years experience
Care: Don't let acne get out of control, treat it asap, eat right and so on.
Good luck from nyc.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
How to prevent acne scars please suggest me....
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Dr. Vicki Levineanswered
Dermatology 43 years experience
Clear up your skin: the best way to prevent acne scars is to not develop acne cysts since these are more likely to scar. If you have acne cysts I would see a dermatologist as soon as possible so you can be treated and prevent scarring. You may need oral antibiotics and a topical retinoids
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