If you have acne, you may also hold the firm belief that one of the worst things about breakouts is the scars they leave behind. Battling current pimples is one thing, but trying to rid yourself of the scarification that remains is a whole different struggle. Indeed, it turns out that monthly, tens of thousands […]

Have you been suffering from acne lately, managed to get rid of it, but are now left with some nasty scars? Or perhaps you still have some leftover scarification from when you were a pimply teenager? 🧨💥 Maybe you still suffer from breakouts but also have some scars of long-gone zits? Either way, acne scars […]

The conventional wisdom of acne is that only cysts and papules leave scars. The worst thing that can happen in the wake of a whitehead or blackhead is an enlarged pore, most of us have been taught. But new research finds that skin-scarring lesions can arise from non-inflammatory acne and even from clear skin. Pimples […]

In the hundreds of entries on this site, you can find articles about skin peels for eliminating acne scars, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion for eliminating acne scars, and laser ablation and traditional surgery for eliminating acne scars. There is one very important method we have not mentioned yet, however, and it’s dry tattooing. What Is Dry […]

For many people, acne scar treatment is just as important as acne treatment because the scars acne can leave behind can be just as noticeable and frustrating as the acne itself. Luckily, acne scar treatment options are more plentiful today than ever before. From chemical peels to over-the-counter creams to surgical procedures, dermatologists have found […]

Using chemicals to strip off dead cells from the surface of the skin is a highly effective, if somewhat risky, way to accelerate the healing of active acne and old scars. There are products you can only get at a doctor’s office or a spa, and there are products you can use at home. Not […]

Whiteheads and blackheads  are an unfortunate reality for most of us. They mark our otherwise beautiful complexions and cause great self-consciousness, especially for teens. Acne is a more serious condition (more so than your average zit) that can leave long-term scarring and discoloration. It doesn’t seem fair, does it? However, there are remedies you can […]