Put your money toward make-up lessons. Acne scars don't come off. Ever. No matter how much you spend.
Replied By Elizabeth (Nashville, Tn) on 04/19/2010
I beg to differ. I've gotten rid of acne scars using salicylic and glycolic acid gel peels. It may take some time but with patience you can make a dramatic difference in your appearance. God Bless!Replied By K (San Francisco, Ca) on 11/02/2010
I must agree. I've had improvement in mine as well, with in-office dermasanding and tca, and very diligent tazorac/camellia oil/exfoliation at home. I've also talked with many people who have improved or greatly improved theirs with various methods.Replied By Laurie (New York , Ny) on 08/22/2011
I recently had a very bad cystic pimple on my nose with left a small boxcar scar with a icepick scar in the center. I was upset because its in the center of my face and know that this could be permanent. I went to the dermatologist and he gave me prescription strength retinal, which I apply at night. Its quite strong so I alternate after a few days with glycolic acid (20%). In the morning I apply topical vitamin C and sunscreen. To my surprise and relief, the scar has improved dramatically in two weeks. Please note these products are very aggressive and you need to be extremely careful when going in the sun. Its not for everyone, especially if you have sensitive skin. But I did want to share because it is possible to greatly improve scarring with some patience and diligence, and without the cost of pricey laser procedures. God bless all.Replied By Janeallen8 (Mesquite, Texas, USA) on 07/09/2013
Hi Laurie, I'm glad you found something for your cystic pimple. But have you tried Apple cider vinegar? I recomended this to my cousin, who had at least 3 huge cystic pimples on her face. And in 1 day they turned black, peeled off, and were gone :) I thought it may be cheaper and an easier route than the dermatologist. I dont have CP's but I use ACV for my random zits and to keep my face clear. Oh and a friend of mine used it on a huge wart on her finger and it was gone in 2 days. Im actually going to try it on a skin tag, I heard that it works on those too ;) Love ACV!Replied By Priya (Silver Spring, Md ) on 04/05/2018
Disagree, try Manuka honey with Kfactor of 16+ and do research on hydrosols and essential oils.
Manuka honey and Lavender essential oils has helped me decrease scarring and acne! There are cures, you just have to not give up and believe there is something out there for you. Also realize that for normal skinned people- top, high end brands like Dr Brant, Murad, proactive etc work. But people with hormonal imbalances, cystic acne etc need more care and attention, and usually natural remedies work best for that! Don't loose hope :)