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acnee scars
so i used to have pretty bad acne, its almost all gone but ive noticed that its left these ugly looking red like scars. some of its kind of indented and i hate it! how can i get rid of this?
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If the area has been repeatedly picked at, then the risk of scarring is higher. Superficial scarring is called hyperpigmentation, when the surrounding area (usually following popping of the pimple, or healing) is reddish/purplish. That usually clears up on it's own, provided you keep the area clean and don't touch or pick at it.
Deeper scars lead to indentation, and if it's deep enough, I think really only a dermatologist can recommend some sort of cream or even laser treatment to help clear scarring. You should immediately stop touching your face all the time and picking at new pimples or blemishes. Wash your face twice a day with face wash that's suitable for your skin type, and make sure to use moisturizer as well. Some of the reddish scars should clear up, although it'll take some time- maybe even up to a couple months, depending. I have little brownish spots from a couple of pimples I had a long time ago...not a good idea to pop/pick them. Anyway, I recommend that you make an appointment to see a dermatologist- they deal with all sorts of skin conditions and can recommend a course of therapy that can work best for you. Beforehand, they might ask about which facial products you use, and how sensitive your skin is, if at all. Based on this, and other information (such as medical history, etc.) they'll let you know exactly what your options are. It all depends on how bad the scarring is, and how often you experience breakouts. There are so many options for treating acne scars...you can discuss some of them with a dermatologist and see what should work out for you. Some google research can also help..
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you have to go to a dermatologist..
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