How do I treat acne and the scars it leaves behind?

Posted on October 4, 2006
Filed Under Acne FAQ |

bananafanafofanni asked:

I have tried nearly everything: Proactiv, antibiotics, shots to the face, over the counter creams, and just about everything. My acne goes away and then comes back. Not only that but it leaves scars behind as well as brown dots where the zits were. Can anyone suggest anything for acne, the scars, and the brown marks?

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6 Responses to “How do I treat acne and the scars it leaves behind?”

stardancequeen on October 7th, 2006 8:39 am

I’ll tell you the same thing someone told me: see a one dermatoligist. Rubbing alcohol (not the drink kind) or witch hazel might also help.
The Gadfly on October 9th, 2006 8:13 pm

The best treatment I’ve ever used for acne is antiperspirant. I don’t think there’s anything you can do about scars, except maybe dermabrasion, a surgical procedure.
MISS-MARY on October 13th, 2006 2:48 am

Ok, this is bacteria and it spreeads from one to form another. Do not touch your face unless you have washed your hands very, very well in soap and water.Our hands touch germs and bacteria all the time. Be very diligent. Change your pillow case often. Buy witch hazel and cotton bals and antibiotic ointment and q-tips. Every night take one cot. ball to each pimple and clean with witch hazel. Throw away. Use another on the next one, throw away. When done, let it dry and then take a q-tip and put ointment on each one…use clean q-tip on each one. Buy this at the dollar store. Then leave it on at night. you can use a cloth on your pillow to change or flip and then change to keep this clean. You also need to make a solution of salt water really warm to hot and soak a thick washcloth in it and apply to face at other times or even before you do this other routine at night. Let the cloth just lie on your face, resting, do not spread around. Let it draw the impurities out…press it and let it stay in one place. this will soften and draw. Now when you see a change you can start to just do the cleaning with witch hazel, use your judgement. But, do not touch your face during the day until you clean your hands well. Even restrooms are nasty!!! In the morning just use the witch hazel, it is an astringent and a PH balancer. Also, don’t eat greasy chips and sodas and chocolate. All the sugar feeds bacteria and yeast which plays a role in the infection. I wish You luck. Use witch hazel for the rest of your life. It’s cheap and it works.
miss_darth_vader on October 13th, 2006 7:18 am

There is a product called “Acne Free: Acne scar fading peel” that you can buy in the store. It is a little pricey (like $20) but it is for acne scars. Sort of like a do-it-yourself microdermabrasion kit. You should try it
annbest711 on October 14th, 2006 11:47 am

If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.

For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.

Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
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