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Healing acne scars, Fading acne skin scars naturally

I had a lot of pimples last year on my face because of some bacteria in my blood. Now they have gone but left back holes. Please advise as they look bad when my skin glows?
(28 Jul 2008)

In order to eliminate the "black holes" you are describing, you will have to follow some simple home remedies. However, it is important for you to remember that even though you may try hard and long, sometimes, it is just not possible to completely erase scars unless you use surgery. Scars can be lightened to a large extent, and sometimes even leveled if dealt with cleverly, but they may not always disappear altogether.


A lot of this would also depend upon your skin type. If you are particularly fair skinned, and have delicate and sensitive skin, then it may be tougher to remove your scars. If your skin color is slightly dark, then it just might make things simpler. The other factor is the age of the scar. Since your scars are already a year old, chances are that they have penetrated deeper than the top layer of the skin. In this case, they may leave behind faint traces.

Silicone sheets or gel are usually considered to be the most effective home remedies for acne scars. They also help in leveling scars to some extent. Though this method will help greatly, it is not easily available or even cheap. You may have to order it online, or visit a specialty store to buy it. You can also try some home made concoctions to get rid of scars. Make a mix of lime juice and yogurt and apply this to your scars. When followed over a period of time, this method can gradually lighten your scars considerably. It is important that you remember to always apply sunscreen to your face before leaving home, as direct sunlight on dark spots only helps to make them darker. You can also follow the simple method of chopping a tomato into two and scrubbing it all over your face for five minutes every morning. This will help to even out your skin tone.

 

answered by M W on 28 Jul 2008, 5:56:22

 

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