A member asked:

How can i treat acne scars and marks. the acne becomes black over time if i dont poke it out. when i poke it out it comes out like a black head.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Acne=infection.: Acne is truly an infection within the pores of the skin, so any effective treatment for acne should initially include both a drying agent (i.e. benzoyl peroxide) and an antibiotic (which could be topical or oral).

Answered 7/5/2018

558 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

How can i treat acne scars and marks. the acne becomes black over time if i dont poke it out. when i poke it out it comes out like a black head.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have have acnes on my face for 4-6 years now and I am 18. I only have scars and old acne (red) marks. What can I get to remove and treat the marks?

A member asked:

Whats the best way to treat mild back acne? I also hav derma oil which gets rid of scars stretch marks and uneven skin tone. Is that okay to use?

A member asked:

My acne itches, bleeds, lots of pus comes out of it, and dry dead skin around it, does this mean i will have scars if i don't get it treated quick enough?

A member asked:

Is dermabrasion something you have to do more than once? I'd like to smooth out my skin, which has a lot of acne scars, and i'm wondering if dermabrasion is something i'll need to have done multiple time, or just once? Will the scars return if i only have

A member asked:

I have acne scars i know the colored ones can fade but i have some small holes like if someone got a sharp pencil and poked my face thats how small they are will they ever go away without professional treatment will they maybe go away on their own?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Why is my acne/ black heads worse in my 20's than it was in my teens? I had acne one or two times when i was 13 but always struggled with blackheads. The acne is getting worse. It's leaving scars now. I think I got permanent red marks on my face :(

Is there an acne scar treatment that i can use at the same time I am treating my skin for acne? I am 18-years old and I am using a prescribed medication to treat my acne. The medication is working very well, but i want to start using an acne scar treatmen

What is better for acne prone, white and black head, and scars?

The soap I use kind of helps to remove the acne not totally. I want to get rid of acne scars and black-heads! help?

After my acne fade away they leave behind scars and some kind of red spots? Now my question is how to get rid of these red spots. & black heads please

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?