acne scars have ruined my life?

Question

i had a bad case of acne growing up and it left me with moderate scaring.. I 'm a handsome guy who still dates but i feel like this has ruined my chances of being all i can be,,before i wouldnt have trouble approaching a really hot girl and now its hard just to talk to average looking girls and I still feel insecure....

i know i look better than most guys but the scars make me feel less than average.... this has really made me depressed and has destroyed my outgoing personality I once had....

It has destroyed relationships with good girls who really cared about me because of how insecure its made me... what should I do i find myself smoking alot of pot these days to dull the pain i feel like I aint good enough...

what should I do..

Answer 1

You can go to a dermotologist and get the scars minimized, but you should also look inside and realize that its your insecurities that are hurting your relationships, not your actual physical problems.
There is so much emphasis put on the physical and not nearly enough put on "who" we are inside.
You might want to spend some time volunteering for a cause that you feel strongly about. It will get you out of yourself for a while and give you the sense that YOU can make a difference, no matter how you look.

I have so many surgical scars from cancer, herniated discs, nerve problems and vein problems. I was upset about it the other day and my 10 year old son put it into perspective for me. He said, "Don't worry, Mom, just tell people you got into a samarai fight!". It made me laugh and realize that he doesn't care how many scars or physical imperfections I have, he still loves me and cherishes me as his mother.

Your biggest scars are internal. I think once you have faced those, your life will be much improved.

Best of luck!
(Oh and I have acne scars too.)

Answer 2

Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.

In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.

Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.

In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.

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Answer 3

well i had bad acne scars as well. But i made the desicion that i'm not going to let something so silly ruin my life. Life's to short to worry about a little thing like that. But anyway. i used the neutrogena acne fading peel. It works great. Helps get rid of acne scaring and helps treat acne that u may have. U only have to use it once or twice a week. Just cause ur a guy doesnt mean u cant use it. Its works trust me. Hope this helped.

Answer 4

No, ingore everyone. Theres a clear pad you can buy at drugstores for $15.00. They're called "Curad Scar Therapy", they're meant for any kind of scars and will quickly fade away the scars in 8 weeks, but you have to wear it 12 hours everyday, no skipping. But first, consult a dermatoglist and they'll give you acne creme and suggest to you about something called "laser removal" to make scars go away. Its about $200.00-$300.00 each seesion and you need 6 sessions, pick ur choice. Curad Scar Therapy or Laser removal.

Wash ur face two times a day and use a clay mask daily to prevent oil, clogged pores, greasiness, and acne. Try Olay Daily facial Intensive cleansing clay mask at drugstores $7.00

Or Origins skincare products, they work so awsome. And rub some lemon on your face too. But i think you should go with Curad Scar Therapy, cheapest way and it works. I dont have ance scars or acne but my close riend does, she suggested this to me before because two years ago, she had bad sever acne scars and she read in a magazine that she should buy Curad Scar Therapy and it worked for her! But u have to wear it 12 hours a day otherwise, it wont work and follow directions, afterwards, go get a facial and stop picking your pimples.

If u dont want to do anything, then just leave the scars and they'll fade in meantime natrually. Good luck and dont worry about what others think

Answer 5

Try skin peel treatments. I "heard" they work wonders.
You can do them at home.
www.skincultureusa.com
It's pricy but it works.
The best package is the 400.

Good luck!

Also don't let it get you down. I'm still having acne issues. At least you don't break out. =) I'm 27 still having issues yet it doesn't get me down.
There are worst things out there. =)

Answer 6

Consult a Dermatologist & she/he is the only one who can take you in a correct direction,I dont think we can remove the scars,But we can lighten/lessen them & the medications can help clear the skin from acne and stop any new acne coming in.

Answer 7

Hi, I have the same problem. I have been searching for years on home treatments. I have figured that I am going to have to go to a plastic surgeon to get treatments done. I know how you feel...I hope everything works out!

Nicole

Answer 8

I would think dermabrasion would be best.

I heard laser peels aren't that good. They may be newer, but they aren't better.

Go to a professional and get an evaluation.

Answer 9

well i had bad acne scars as well. But i made the desicion that i'm not going to let something so silly ruin my life. Life's to short to worry about a little thing like that. But anyway. i used the neutrogena acne fading peel. It works great. Helps get rid of acne scaring and helps treat acne that u may have. U only have to use it once or twice a week. Just cause ur a guy doesnt mean u cant use it. Its works trust me. Hope this helped.

Answer 10

def. go to a dermatologist. they can do chemical peels and stuff thatll make them go away :]