What is the best way to get rid of acne and its scars?

Question

I've tried the expensive 'N-Lite' treatment, but it doesn't help much about the scars. Now I got a lot of tiny dark spots around my mouth, what should I do to remove them.

I have tried many pills and cream, but not much improvemnt.

Should I try laser treatment? But my research on the web said it is not so effective as advertised and it is expensive.

Answer 1

proative

Answer 2

Well it may be expensive, but going to a dermatologist would be well worth your money. The Retin-A is very good for acne and the scaring that it may cause. I am not sure how old you are but there is also a lot of places that do the Medical Credit card now through Capital One. I did it for my daughters braces. And I am about to go to a Med Spa and get laser hair removal and the laser treatment for my face & do it all on the credit card program. It is 0% interest for 12 months right now. I am NOT a fan of debt, but sometimes we are the last ones to do anything for ourselves and we never seem to find the extra $$. So just a thought. Start of with the Retin-A, and if you still are not happy then think abou the laser treatments, or chemical peels. However IF you are dark complexion those are not going to work, it changes the pigmentation in your skin and will cause light spots.

Answer 3

Well I think there are certain pills to take for acne, for example, I THINK erythromycin helps it. You can probably get this prescribed from your doctor. About the scars, have you tried the product Bio Oil? That was made specifically for scars and stretch marks etc. But most scars become less noticeable over time, so if you can make the acne go away, hopefully the scars will improve themselves.

Answer 4

How to treat acne scar

There are times when acne can end up with scars, especially on the face. To opt for a cosmetic procedure, ensure that your face is free of active acnes and since this procedure varies from case to case, a consultation with your dermatologist and/or your cosmetic surgeon will help as he will be able to provide you with the options which will suit you best.

Removal of acne scars is a fine and delicate procedure and might just require a combination of procedures which are mentioned below. Do in depth research of the cosmetic surgeon whom you wish to get operated by. Make sure all the questions you have, are answered before you take the final step, such as what is his status in the field he specializes? Judge the results by viewing before and after photographs of previous cases as well as refer the testimonials of previous patients. These and many more queries that you may harbor must be duly solved before you finalize the procedure for your acne scars.

Tip: Never consider clinics who advertise cheap treatments. More often than not, these clinics employ less experienced people and even the sanitation is compromised. Even though you will pay less and get the treatment done, you will invariably have to spend extra money after you return on surgeries to mend their mistakes.Following are a list of procedures employed to remove acne scars:

1. Dermabrasion

2. Subcision

3. Chemical Peels

4. Punch Techniques

5. Laser Resurfacing

6. Augmentation

Answer 5

I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!

Those of us who suffer from acne have usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:

1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.

2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.

I found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back. It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.

There is a great website: http://cure-my-acne.info/3daycure/ that has all the details. I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.

Answer 6

OK lets be real, acne's a b**** and it's the worst thing to get over but its not impossible. The best thing out there for it right now is Acutane, but, it is not for everyone that's why it is only obtained by a Dr's prespription. Some people tend to be allergic to the medicine, for a few percentage it does not work for, but usually it does, for everyone, even though after you stop using it the acne comes back, like with every other medicine after the treatment is over. It is really harsh on your body though, for women they can't take contraceptives or have kids due to some serious problems that can occur while taking it, other people experience horrible peeling and dryness.

Apart from all this, i used to have acne, apparently not bad enough for Acutane (according to my dermatologist) but it was still bad (at least i thought it was), so i was recommended this over the counter medicine called "Nature's Cure". They have two medicines, one formulated for men, and another for women, and among these they have the topical creams and face washes as well as pills that work from the inside out. I personally tried the cream and face wash. Since i started using it i have yet gotten another pimple, seriously, my face is progressing miraculously, alot of the blemishes are gone, almost all. Smooth skin, it does dry it a little bit but barely, everyone's complimented on it. A few more weeks and my face will be completely clear. To help with this i also get facials done, everyonce in a while to help with the deep cleaning, which helps alot to remove stubborn clogs and blackheads and so forth.

I know not all of these over the counter medicines work for everyone, like myself that i've tried Proactive and Murad and all those things and i actually got my face worse due to them. But this one worked, see if you can find it in a neighborhood pharmacy or drugstore, or supermarket (which some of them also sell them), or online in their website.

About a diet, the main cause of acne is not your diet, eating chocolate or drinking too much soda, it's an old wife's tale, BUT a good diet will prevent excess oils in the skin which will clog pores and cause breakouts.

The main cause of acne are your body's hormones, we can't fix those with a change in diet. For me i go to the gym about 5 days a week, and excercise, this helps your metabolism break fatty acids that may affect your hormone production, as well as providing an overall well being for the body and get you nice and fit, a little blood to the old pump is sometimes the best remedy for current health problems as well as future undeveloped ones.

Stress is another factor that people a lot of the time don't consider, it does affect your acne because too much stress will trigger hormone production in the body and well you know the rest. Try to take life easily, i know sometimes it's hard but you gotta try, for my stress, excercise wipes it all out, and it usually does for a lot of people so think about it.

Well i hope this helps you and good luck with what ever you end up trying.

Answer 7

ASG "acne social group" club open want to join?
hi im nick im 14 and i suffer from acne and i know loads of other teenagers like me suffer out there as well so im starting a little acne group u know nothing spechial just a little group that can go on msn once and a while together and each discuss the issue and the best thinsg that work for them so if u wish to join just leave your msn address or yahoo address eathier way and maybe we can help each other and become friends cause i do find it quite ahrd to make frieds now a days cause of my acne so lets fight acne together ASG, join today......thank you
basicly i just want a comfortable peacful nvironment where ppl suffering from acne can be comfortable....

Answer 8

Try Elicina cream. It worked for me!
Elicina Skin Renewal Cream is 80% Chilean snail secretion and does not contain colourings or fragrance

Chilean farmers bred snails for export to the French food market. The snail handlers began to notice how soft their hands had become and that minor cuts healed without infection or scarring.

A scientific study of the Chilean snail secretion confirmed that it contained an extraordinary combination of natural substances that prove beneficial to the healing of human skin.

Fifteen years later Elicina was patented by the World Organisation of Patents in Geneva and was launched on to the South American cosmetic market in 1995.
For more details:
http://www.andesbeauty.com/catalog/elicina-cream-p-28.html
http://www.todays-woman.co.uk/Elicina-skin-cream.shtml

Answer 9

Did you try Retin-A from a dermatologist? I've had wonderful results with this. And it slowly peals off the layers of your skin so scarring disappears. The doctor will determine which strength works the best for your skin type. Good luck!

Answer 10

Arbonne's acne line, Clear Advantage, works great! It gives fabulous results!!

Arbonne Clear Advantage Acne Wash- Soothing, oil-free, deep pore cleanser unclogs pores and cleanses away dirt. Medicated with acne-fighting, prescription quality salicylic acid. Active ingredients are deposited directly into the pore, helping to clear blemishes and prevent new ones from forming.

Arbonne Clear Advantage Refining Toner- Alcohol-free, oil free toner helps balance and calm skin while removing excess oils. Enhanced with alpha hydroxy acids to gently and effectively remove dead skin cells. Skin is left clean, soothes, hydrated and refreshed.

Arbonne Clear Advantage Acne Lotion- Mild, oil free lotion with acne fighting salicylic acid penetrates pores to destroy blemishes causing bacteria, improving problem skin. Soothing and calming botanical agents help to heal and hydrate skin.

Arbonne Clear Advantage Skin Support- A uniquely developed dietary supplement to support the skin from the inside out. A combination of acne-fighting nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids, plus botanicals used for centuries to improve skin conditons.

Answer 11

Try Ance Free. I hear so many people saying use proactive. Proactive didnt work for me and its so expensive. I love Ance Free you can get it at almost any store and its only about $20 very affordable and it works great!