It is a puzzle why are those frequently afflicted with acne and acne scars (teens and young adults with active oil glands) must stand a life with such when they are obviously preventable and treatable for a reasonable price. Acne scars are unattractive and can lead to loss of self-esteem. Had they been attended to earlier, scars would not have been formed. Home remedies and acne scar products are widely available and only indifference and neglect would run counter to beneficial effects.
Acne scar products can be bought over the counter. Once the product is available, treatments proceed at home minus the presence of a professional. If one so desires to give attention to this confidence-eroding skin problem here are some products to consider.
Glycolic Acid
This is commonly found among anti aging products because of its property to stimulate cell renewal. A 10 to 12% concentration over 6 months application can lead to diminished skin depressions caused by acne.
Mederma
This is a gel-like topical ointment that contains onion extract. While this product was not really intended as a remover of scar, the basis was seen as it made the scar softer and as it diminished the redness of the scar. Best results are observed when the scar is just new or upon the healing of an acne. Its downside is that it is rather expensive and the treatment will take several weeks before some visible signs would appear.
Scar Zone
This is another topical medicine that is very much like Mederma. It can also eradicate redness and signs of discoloration that takes weeks, best applied during the healing process but cheaper.
Chemical Peels
Mild formulations may be bought over the counter. These are usually in the form of AHAs or alphahydroxy acids like glycolic acid. While it cannot remove scars that appear like depressions caused by acne, it can even out the skin tone.
Microdermabrasion Home Kits
This can be safely used at home but may be a little bit tricky. To make sure that nothing will go wrong and to earn confidence, it can be done in a clinic under the watchful eye of a trained professional the first time it’s tried. It involves aluminum oxide crystals that can lead to fast removal of dead surface cells which gives way to the healing of scars. Protect new skin with sunscreen.
The best approach is really do not neglect acne. Do not pick acne, use sunscreen to prevent darkening of scars and do not neglect the scars. If scars continue to develop, use acne scar products.