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How can i prevent acne scars from forming right after i've popped them?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Acne scars: Manual manipulation can lead to their getting infected an scarring. Many things can help with minimizing acne formation and then its propgation to scar formation.
Answered 8/21/2013
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Prevention: If you can't controll your compulsion to pick ask your doctor for medications that will prevent that compulsive habit. Preventing the acne breakouts requires joint management between you and your physician. Medication and laser skin care helps tremendously with shutting down inflamed oil glands, cleaning pores, and scar treatment. Co2 laser is helpful to treat acne scars.
Answered 12/22/2012
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