Treatment for acne scars

Irris · 10-02-2002, 07:47 PM

Since going off BCP, my acne had gotten really bad. However, I have been staying away from carbs for a few weeks and noticed a decrease in acne (which is a miracle cause I had lots of it!) I still get an occasional jawline/forehead cyst, but I still can't seem to get rid of the horrible bright red acne scars. They are smooth but really red, and seem to get inflamed when I rub my skin with acne creams and toners. (Does this mean I have sensitive skin?) Anyone else going through the same thing? And what treatments have you tried (natural or prescription) that help with healing your acne scars? Thanks!

lavender flowers · 10-21-2002, 01:25 AM

When I was younger I had really bad acne and I went on antibiotics (I don't recommend) and retin-A . It cleared up within 2 monthes.. I went on BCP and still everthing was ok , once I stopped the medications it all came back , even worse.. So no I have mild scars.. like little indentss, my skin is no longer smooth.. I went on Orthro TriCyclen and that cleared up my skin.. After I stopped taking those my skin stayed clear.. But I use Biore Face wash the one for Acne prone skin and use a topical benzo peroxide 10% salic acid... That works over night on the cystic ones. I got it OTC at the Kasier Pharmacy.. You can find some at any drug store like Target. One thing I have learned from dealing with my friend Acne, is that if you do a lot to get rid of it , It becomes more irritated. Drink lots of water and when you can get your hair away from your face. Don't forget to wash your face before you go to sleep.

Hope this helps a little..