How long does it take for acne scars to go away?

Question

I started Minocycline in September, stopped all of the whiteheads and active acne. I was using it with retin-a micro and tazorac creams. The scars are still red though, how do I take away the redness?

Answer 1

let them go away by itself if not you will have very bad scars for the rest of your life....no joke here is true..... the swelling should go by itself when your body is ready if you keep on putting stuff in it than you will have a blueish-purpleish type of mark that it wont go away

Answer 2

I've had success using a product called the Zeno Zit Zapper. Here are some details.

Zeno is a hand-held battery-operated device designed with a tip that heats to a pre-set temperature. The biocompatible tip is designed for direct contact with a blemish on the skin. Once in contact with a blemish, the tip will transfer heat into the follicle. An internal PID controller chip continually modulates the temperature to a fixed range even under different skin and circulation conditions by adjusting the flow of energy to match precisely the heat absorption of the individual user. Zeno’s microprocessor adapts not only to your individual skin type but also to the heat absorption characteristics of the location of the pimple. Your Zeno adapts to you! An integral digital timer controls the treatment time. The level of heat does not cause skin damage.You might find some help at my sources. Good Luck

Answer 3

By acne scars, I'm assuming you mean areas that have darkened from the inflamation. From what I know, it takes (depending on the severity) anywhere from a month to a year - but that's only with major scars which I doubt you have. But rest assured, they DO fade on their own eventually, so don't let anyone scare you. As for treatments, treating acne will prevent scars from ever forming, but for preexisting ones, there are a variety of different fading/lightening treatments. They're usually in the form of creams or serums, and they range from drug store creams to high end expensive department store ones. What they do is inhibit melanin production to gradually fade the appearance of the dark spot. They either use natural ingredients or chemicals such as hydroquinone, which I'm a little skeptic about, because it has already been banned in several countries and is harsh on the skin. It's generally better to use something without this chemical. It might take longer but its better than risking harming your skin. I haven't gotten the chance to try anything yet (I have awful acne scars too), but research something that is best suited for your skin type and individual situation. I've heard stories of drug store creams working just fine, so more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better. I've also heard that mederma helps with acne scars, although I'm not sure how it helps, because it seems like its more for softening scars caused by accidents than lightening dark spots, but it might help you. Also, anti-aging creams (which there are a VAST supply of) tend to have ingredients that inhibit melanin production. Some anti-acne products also claim to help with scars, so they might be worth a shot. You want to make sure you limit sun exposure and use sunscreen (which you should ALWAYS do) when using these. Also, please don't try using any cream that doesn't seem legit. Use your better judgement. Some creams that claim to make your skin fairer can really damage it. Stick to looking for products in reputable stores. And keep in mind that you won't get results overnight; it takes several weeks to see full results. I wish I could reccommend something to you but I haven't used anything yet so I don't honestly know what's the best product to use. If you really want a good opinion, see a dermatologist. if you don't want to use a store product, I've heard that bio-oil, lemon juice, and potato juice (I've tried this and its more trouble than its worth) can be helpful.

Answer 4

While it took little less than two months for me to really see a difference, my acne, blackheads and whole lot of other skin problems I had such as eczema had completely cleared! It was totally amazing...



Get Rid Of Acne Permanently?

Answer 5

Acne scars never go away! To prevent getting them, don't pop or pick at them and rub a little dab of toothpaste on them before you go to bed and they will dry up and wash your face good with soap and water the next morning.

Answer 6

Never unless you get a microderm abrasion by a skin doctor. Or however its spelled

Answer 7

well i know 100% forsure that its in the range of the next 1 second-eternity

Answer 8

Sometimes never.

try vitamin E

Answer 9

look at the word after acne...

Answer 10

SCARS dont go away