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Topical Scar Treatments for Acne and Other Skin Issues

By on November 6, 2009
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Superficial scars can be reduced with the help of topical treatments. There are several creams, lotions and home remedies that you can try to get rid of the scars on your skin. Remember there is no miracle cure that will work overnight; the treatment that you use will fade the scar overtime.

You need to have the patience to get rid of the scar naturally. Topical treatments are safe as they have the least amount of side effects. With prolonged use of the treatment the scar will fade to normalize the skin tone.

When you have an acne breakout it is best to avoid popping the zits in order to prevent scarring. Massage the area instead in order to increase the production of collagen in the area. This will work to minimize the scars and fade them away in time. You could also use a topical cream that promises to get rid of scars; there are plenty available over the counter. In order to prevent sun burns and scars thereafter you must use a sunscreen lotion.

This prevents the skin from getting burnt by the sun and eventually promotes the renewal of healthy skin cells. Massaging the skin with vitamin E oil or vitamin D based products is also a good way to get rid of scars and prevent the scars from being too prominent. Massaging vitamin E into your skin regularly ensures that the skin is healthy and that it the scar is less noticeable.

If acne breakouts have left scars on your face you need to invest time into your skin care routine in order to ensure that the scars are faded away. Start with exfoliating your face regularly. This keeps the skin healthy and gets rid of the dead skin cells. Most of the skin cells that are removed will take out the scarred pigments. This takes care of minimizing the effects of the scars.

The next thing you need to do is to mix the cream of the milk with a pinch of turmeric and apply this to your skin. Massage it for a few minutes and then do not wash it off. Let it stay on your face and when it dries you can wash it off with warm water. Use a few drops of rose water in the water that you use to wash your face to eliminate the strong smell of the milk.

These home remedies will help to fade away scars and they will eliminate them in time. If you are looking for an immediate cure for the scars then you can try microdermabrasion. Laser therapy is also gaining popularity these days in the cure of scars.

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  • Samy

    I get the worst feeling when i look in the mirror and see all these ugly scars on my cheeks and forhead I did go dermatologist he gaved this cream called SKIN TX and tried that for 6 months didn’t work at all I payed $600.00 on that. Than he recommend Fraxel laser I had 4 treatments and did see a lil improvement but when i stopped it came back again,I used anything and everything that meant to clear acne scars but nothing seem to work…My scars are not too deep and they’re not alot they call it ice-pick scars. Well I’ve hard time meeting new ppl and have very low self confident :( I’m pretty except my scars makes feel like shit….this thing is stopping from doing things for the last couple months i have been doing this other treatment called IPL and the lady who was doing my treatment she promised that she will make all of my scars disappear and will see big change but she did 15 treatments and instead it made my skin look even worst it sure did help in smoothing my skin but nothing more than that, cuz she promised to give me the result i want she said she’ll continue my treatment and last week she called and said that she’s not working there anymore and she took my # and told me that she’ll give a call when she finds another place to work cuz she said she’ll keep her word and she promised…but I think she lied cuz i gave her all the money for the treatment :( I payed $700.00 for that beside that i spent alotttttttttttttttttttt of money on my skin PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZ help me with my problem i’m going crazy :( I have 2 lil cute sons and lovely husband and i wanna feel happy when im out with them not down :(