I’m 23 and I’ve had body acne on my back since I hit puberty. It’s pretty bad and I absolutly hate it!!! I can’t wear shirts with open back, unless I cover it with make-up and keep my hair down. Most of the scars are on my lower back. Recently, I’ve been using Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub and it helps a bit, but it won’t take away the scars. I also use cocoa butter sometimes on my back, but I know that it won’t solve the major scars.
I’ve been doing some research and I’ve come to the conclusion that the only way to solve this problem is to get laser treatment for scar removal. I know it’s expensive, but I’m gonna have to charge it and make payments for a while. But this is soooooo important to me, that it will be worth it…I hope! This is the onle thing I wish I could change about myself!

So, what do you know about laser scar removal treatments? How well does it work? What is the price range? How often do you think I will have to go? Does it cause any pain? Side effects?

Today, if you were to walk into any pharmacy, you will notice there are literally hundreds of acne counter over scar treatment products available.

Most acne scar treatment products are divided into 2 categories.

One are the chemical based products. These usually contain benzoyl peroxide, salycic acid or even accutane.

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I’ve read of the Fraxel Laser Treatment offered by the Belo Medical Group. Can anyone give me a price range? I have mild to moderate acne scarring.

Acne is one of the most embarrassing conditions because it occurs on your face and you can’t cover it up like you can a rash that may be on your leg or arm. It is bad enough to develop acne when you are a teenager or an adult. It is even worse when those breakouts leave glaring scars on your face.

There Is Surgical Treatment For Acne Scars

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Acne is most common skin conditions . It is also called common acne. Acne afflicting 40 to 50 million Americans. Nearly 80 percent of people aged 11 to 30 years have acne, most often on the face, chest and back. However, acne is not restricted to any age group; adults in their 20s, 30s and even into their 40s can get acne. “Old-looking” skin can sometimes have less to do with aging than with a defect that makes the skin look prematurely old. One such skin problem—and a fairly common one—is acne scars. Healed acne does leave scars in some people, however, and it is not easy to predict who will have scars after acne and who will not. Most cases of acne responds to treatment and clears up without leaving scars.Severe, inflamed, cystic acne always leaves scars after healing, but in some people even superficially inflamed acne can result in scarring. it can leave a red or hyperpigmented mark on the Skin.White blood cells and inflammatory molecules may remain at the site of an active acne lesion for days or even weeks. In people who are susceptible to scarring, the result may be an acne scar

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I have an oily skin and i have been having acne for over 20 years and now i have scars. I am looking for in home treatment if is possible.

I have some nasty acne scarring on my temples, forehead, and cheeks. They make me really depressed so I’m thinking about getting it treated by a laser or whatever the latest thing the dermatolists use. BUT, I’ve seen some pretty nasty pictures on the internet of peoples’ treatment go totally wrong, they end up with a burnt face or severe redness. please help =(

In most of the cases acne lesions get cured unnoticed leaving behind a trace of hyperpigmented or reddish marks on the skin. In a true sense these are not acne scars, rather postinflammatory changes initiated by our skin’s natural healing process which takes about 6 to 12 months to bring itself back to its normal healthy state, provided there is no more acne lesions erupted in that region. However, if any pigmentation or disfigurement persists for more than 1 year, it could be considered as an acne scar. Prevention is better than cure—this famous adage is quite relevant to handle postinflammatory changes caused by acne. As soon as you notice the first sign of acne outbreaks take necessary precautionary measures to remove them root and branch. Early stage mild lesions could be healed easily with the help of numerous topical over-the-counter products or home remedies.

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Acne affects as much as 80% of teenagers and others in their early twenties, while most get out with only a few minor acne scars, some even without any at all; there is also a notable percentage that suffers from acne scars.

There are two types of skin problems caused by acne that can be recognized as acne scars, one is the red pigmentation that appears after acne has healed. These contrary to popular belief, are not scars, rather, these are post-inflammatory lesions which occurs as the acne heals, and these can be present for up to 6-12 months. If however the pigmentation that you see lasts longer than the said period, you may be facing acne scars.

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I was wondering if Zenmed’s Acne Scar Treatment works for ice pick scars or works in general? Thanks.