Archive for April 16, 2009

Of those people who are prone to acne, only some reach the stage where they are faced with the problem of  ‘how do I get rid of old acne scars.’ Although it is generally true that acne leave behind ugly scars, it is equally true that these scars are generally preventable and curable as well.

Old acne scars are evidence that important acne don’ts have been neglected. Apart from not scratching or peeling, the other important don’ts are: don’t relentlessly use skin care products, consult a dermatologist instead; don’t use harsh soaps to wash your face, in fact, plain water is much better; don’t expose your skin to dry winds and sunlight for long; lastly, don’t eat fried spicy junk-food that encourages acne growth.

After the don’ts let’s elaborate upon some important acne do’s. Worrying too much about acne was one reason for formation of acne scars. So the first do is to ignore its existence at the mental level. Next is to follow a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Healthy diet free of toxicities, regular sleep and exercises, and a positive attitude is what is meant by this lifestyle. Then, armed with loads of patience, follow a simple skincare routine: Use one or two good home made natural products like cucumber juice, lemon juice, paste of fullers earth and rosewater, apple pulp and honey, papaya, or banana pulp regularly on your face.   

If you find that all this is not for you, then other alternatives are medication and or chemical peeling, dermabrasion, or acne laser therapy. Medications are available in all branches: allopathy, homeopathy, naturopathy as well as herbal. Only you should be able to reach the right practitioners and they will aptly treat your acne scars.  

But before deciding it is better to weigh the pros and cons of each treatment carefully.