Acne spots / pimple scars

[mrswabe]

Okay, I now have cleared my face of unsightly pimples. Now here comes the problem -- I have some pimple scars.

I must admit I love popping those things, I guess the regrets do come later.
Now they look like small craters.

Anything I can do to remove this small scars?

 

[itishe]

You'll need to get procedures done by a dermatologist.

These procedures are not covered by health insurance either.

 

[Skilla_Staz]

Isn't microdermabrasion or something like that a procedure for smoothing out your skin?

 

[OfficeSpace]

I used to have a couple zits, luckily I don't scar easily so you could never tell I used to have a couple zits. I think getting a tan would help. Hmm, or maybe even a chemical skin peel.

 

[SamMalone]

Acne spots

Hi I don't really get zits anymore, thank god. However I do still have red dots on my cheeks and a little on my forehead. I use clearisil and it works on actual zits but not on these little dots. Any help on how to get rid of them?

 

[Skilla_Staz]

I fake bake and all my existing acne seems to fade. I go for a short short while though, since I'm on my last cycle of Accutane.

 

[diablo]

Sounds to me like you have residual scarring. The best way to take care of this is to head to your dermatologist and ask for either a topical lotion that he can prescribe you or see what the other options you have are. If they really bother you, you might even consider laser treatment... I did that to eliminate some red marks & freckles - everything I wanted done only cost $100. Vain, sure. Happy, definitely.

By the way, the thread "pimple scars" has been merged with this one.