I have old acne scars...how do I get rid of them?

Question:

They're red scars, and look like zits still, but they've been there for a long time and still wont go away. I don't want to cover them up with makeup, I want some sort of acne solution for it.

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if you find a way to clear up the acne, eventually the scars will fade away. try using a product containing benzoil peroxide... it helps to keep skin clear and also fades blemishes. i use proactiv now (i always had a pizza face before). it is the only product that has worked for me for long-term control of my extreme acne. there are also fade creams (also known as bleaching or skin lightening creams) available in the health and beauty section of your favorite store, or in avon, mary kay, or the department store cosmetics counter. i used one made by palmer's many years ago and it worked really well for me.

my brother uses Proactive and it works for him

if you still have scars after the acne has cleared up try Mederma - you can get it at Walgreens and they also have their own generic version - it's a scar removal gel and it has worked wonders on my c-section scar

There is a special laser that will remove them permanently. In the meantime, try an oil free cortisone product.

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