what is the best product or home remedy to fade acne scars?
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at
11:24 am
I’m very desperate for a product to fade my acne scars. Id like suggestions of what you’ve tried or KNOW works, either a home remedy or something you bought from the store or a procedure you had done And nothing to expensive(i am a struggling wife of a college student) but any ideas would GREATLY help! thanks!
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Vitamin E should help fade the scars. You can buy them in softgels at the store. Just open up a pill after you’ve washed the area that you want to use it on and then rub a little bit on. Also, I’d suggest washing the area before using it because you could irritate your skin and cause more acne. So just shower in the morning or at night and put it on then.
Unfortunately there is no cheap way to get rid of acne scars. There are several ways to get rid of acne scars though:
*Surgery to cut out the scars (Ice pick scars)
*Botox and fillers injected into the scars (Flatter “crater” scars)
*Laser treatments (“craters”)
Those are the three basic ways to get rid of acne scars. All of which require a visit to the dermatologist.
You could also try a derma roller, but that won’t do as much as the options above. Sorry.
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Rene
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Acne
Maintain a routine. Most acne treatments take time to work. It usually takes between two and eight weeks before you see any significant improvement, so you are going to have to be patient. Once you’ve gotten your acne cleared up, it’s important to continue with the treatment that’s working so it does not return.
If all else fails, contact a doctor. Mild antibiotics that are available only by prescription can help reduce acne. Keep in mind though, that the widespread overuse (taking antibiotics when you really don’t need them or for something they don’t treat) and misuse (not taking medication for the specified amount of time) of antibiotics has led to the development of multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria. That means that the antibiotics won’t work for the things they used to (including your acne).
Keep hair off of your face if at all possible. If you want to keep your bangs, then consider taking showers regularly or keeping your forehead clean with oil-dabbing cloths / clean tissues / etc.
Get good sleep. Stress increases your skin’s oiliness, which, combined with sweat and dirt, can clog pores and cause pimples. (Change your pillowcase frequently.)
Acne medications may cause your skin to initially break out worse than before because all FDA-approved acne medications (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulphur ) are causing your skin to regenerate faster. This brings existing acne pimples already under your skin (but not visible yet) to the surface, which in turn causes a massive but fortunately temporary break out. Give the medications time to work — about one to two weeks — and you will notice a big difference in the quality of your skin.
See a dermatologist if over the counter remedies do not work. They specialize in skin care and can prescribe you medicines that help you improve it.
Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated can help your condition improve, because the “waste management” control system in your body requires a lot of water to do its job. Without enough water, the body has difficulty removing some waste products efficiently.
Look for face washes which contain the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. This is the key ingredient in some of the best face washes. use a 5-10% benzoyl peroxide of mild to moderate acne and 10% for severe.
Try smashing one tablet of aspirin in a small bowl, then adding lemon juice to the mixture. Aspirin is acete salicylic acid, chemically related to salicylic acid. Apply to the affected areas overnight. It boosts the healing process while reducing redness.
Try putting toothpaste (paste, NOT gel) on your face, cover it with a bandage, and keep it on all night. When you wash it off in the morning your acne will look better. The astringent and surfactant nature of the toothpaste will help diminish the appearance of pimples. But the toothpaste has been known to burn sensitive skin of the face, so be careful. If your face does burn, stop acne treatments and work on healing your burn.
Try using Bentonite Clay, a natural mineral powder which has been known to absorb impurities and help neutralise the skin’s oiliness, and can be found online. Mix 2 tablespoons with a dash of cold water and smooth over the face as a thick paste. Once dried gently wipe off with a flannel or sponge.
Another way to zap pimples is shaving cream. Apply it to your pimple and it will dry it up. It disappears by morning, but washes your face after waking up. If nothing is working for you, drink four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar diluted with water daily. It works very well for some people and is worth a try. Another good solution is aloe Vera gel fresh from the plant, taken orally.
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Among the many different methods of treatment, Microdermabrasion acne treatments have been the most reliable methods on the market for quite some time. Up until recently, you needed to go to a costly spa to receive microdermabrasion treatments. Most microdermabrasion treatments involve several treatments before they are effective.
The good news is that there has recently been the introduction of Microdermabrasion treatment kits for home use. These kits provide the benefit of microdermabrasion techniques while allowing you to do it in your home, which eliminates the need to find time to work several appointments into your schedule. Not only do they save you time, but microdermabrasion home treatments kits can also save you money over the costly visits to a spa.
Take a look at the attached blog for more info on home microdermabrasion treatment kits.