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Could i get rid of my acne scars using polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)?
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In short, NO: Whike it may result in faster healing which will reduce scarring, it will generally not eliminate scarring and primary treatment aimed at reducing acne flares with retinoids and topical/oral antibiotics and hygiene are more likely to minimize scarring.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: Polysoprin will never remove acne scars. In my experience, the best treatment for deep acne scars is a deep fractionated erbium laser combined with a full coverage superficial erbium laser treatment.
Answered 11/6/2012
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