Mild acne scars can be treated effectively with natural acne scar treatment. Try the following tips to get rid of acne scars the natural way.


Sandalwood is very effective in treating acne scars. Mix it with some rosewater and apply it to the scars. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning.
Rub ice cubes on the face to tighten the pores.
Cut a tomato in half and rub it on your skin.
Use cucumber juice as a toner.
Raw garlic is a very effective acne blemish treatment.
Take turmeric internally or make it into a paste and apply it to the skin.
Sage and Aloe Vera have healing properties. Apply Aloe Vera directly to the skin. Seep sage in hot water, cool and then apply.
Apple cider vinegar is good for clearing up spots. Use in place of a toner
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Answered by Jyothi , an ibibo Master, at 1:19 PM on September 02, 2008

The treatments for scars will vary depending on multiple factors. Scar treatments may include:

* Over-the-counter or prescription creams, ointments or gels. These products can be used to treat scars that are caused from surgical incisions or other injuries or wounds. If you are under the care of a plastic surgeon and your scarring is the result of cosmetic or plastic surgery, ask your surgeon for his or her recommendation if over-the-counter treatment is sufficient; otherwise, he or she will prescribe that which best suits your personal case. Oftentimes, treatments can include corticosteroids or certain antihistamine creams for scars that cause itching and are extremely sensitive.

Likewise, if you are under the care of a dermatologist for severe acne and have scarring as a result of acne, you should ask your doctor for his or her recommendation if you haven't already received it. Your doctor can also recommend or use pressure treatings or silicone gel sheetings to help treat scars or as preventative care.


* Surgical removal or treatment. There are many options to treat deeper wounds and scars depending on your particular case: skin grafts, excision, dermabrasion or laser surgery. You can receive a skin graft, where the surgeon removes skin from another area of your body. This is often used in the case of burn victims. If you've got scarring that impairs function, surgery can help address those problems. Like other surgeries, you and your doctor will determine together if you will have local anesthesia with an oral sedative or general anesthesia that will put you to sleep. If you've recently undergone plastic, cosmetic or other surgery that has caused your scars, it is best that you wait at least one year before making a decision about scar treatment. Many scars fade and become less noticeable over time.


* Injections. In the case of protruding scars such as keloids or hypertrophic, your doctor may elect to use steroid injections. He or she may use this as a stand-alone treatment, or in conjunction with other treatments.

Other types of injects, such as collagen injections or other "fillers," may be useful for some types of pitted scarring although these are not usually permanent solutions.

www.medicin enet.com/scars/article.htm

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 5:37 PM on September 01, 2008

Well sushma,

Methods to Deal with Acne Scars
Mild acne scars can be treated effectively with natural acne scar treatment. Try the following tips to get rid of acne scars the natural way.

1. Sandalwood is very effective in treating acne scars. Mix it with some rosewater and apply it to the scars. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning.
2. Rub ice cubes on the face to tighten the pores.
3. Cut a tomato in half and rub it on your skin.
4. Use cucumber juice as a toner.
5. Raw garlic is a very effective acne blemish treatment.
6. Take turmeric internally or make it into a paste and apply it to the skin.
7. Sage and Aloe Vera have healing properties. Apply Aloe Vera directly to the skin. Seep sage in hot water, cool and then apply.
8. Apple cider vinegar is good for clearing up spots. Use in place of a toner.

ARTIFICIAL METHODS - USING MEDICATIONS AND CREAMS
There are a number of medications; creams and acne blemish treatments that can be used to reduce the appearance of acne scars. When choosing an acne scar treatment, you need to consider the severity of your acne scars, the type of acne scars you have and the type of skin you have. It is best to talk to a pharmacist or beautician who can advise you on the best type of treatment for your acne scars and skin.

Mild scars can often be successfully treated with bleaching creams that are bought over the counter. It will usually take six weeks before there is any improvement. If these creams do not work, doctors can prescribe stronger creams, which are used in conjunction with retinoid creams. The retinoid creams will also help prevent acne.

source :http://www.skinway.com/skincare_ar ticles/acne-scar-treatment.htm

Answered by Priyanka C , an ibibo Master, at 10:28 PM on August 30, 2008

hi sushma,
Scars only need to be treated if you feel uncomfortable with the way they look, or if they are painful. Scars cannot be removed completely, but in many cases it is possible to make them less visible. Your GP may refer you to a specialist skin doctor (dermatologist) for treatment.

Both men and women can use make up to cover up scars, especially those on the face. Pharmacies sell special camouflage make up, made especially for covering up scars.

Creams or supplements containing vitamin E may be helpful in speeding up the healing process and having less visible scars afterwards. Eggs and leafy green vegetables are both rich in vitamin E.

Silicon gel sheets are sometimes used to try to reduce the visibility of scars, by flattening and softening them. They are available from some pharmacies. Silicon gel sheeting can be used to treat and prevent hypertrophic and keloid scars and is used on healing skin (not open wounds). Ask your dermatologist, GP or pharmacist for further advice on using this treatment.

Dermatologists may prescribe drugs such as potassium aminobenzoate, to help break down scar tissue. These are often used to treat conditions such as scleroderma that can cause extensive scarring and hardening of the skin.

Severe acne scars are sometimes removed using laser resurfacing, when the top layer of the skin is gently removed using lasers.

Sometimes surgery is used to improve the appearance of scars. This is known as scar revision, and can include procedures such as a skin graft if the scar is not healing properly or if a lot of skin has been lost.

After serious burn injuries, pressure garment therapy is often used to prevent and treat scarring. This involves wearing stretchy stockings over the burn area, which apply pressure on to wound, and help it to close neatly. For serious burns, they have to be worn up to 23 hours each day, and for up to 12 months.

Other treatments for burn scars can include massage therapy and steroid drugs.
for more inf check http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/ar ticles/article.aspx?articleId= 643&sectionId=11

Answered by sanjay , an ibibo Guru, at 2:30 PM on August 30, 2008

well, Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after injury.

Various factors influence how your skin scars. Of course, the depth and size of the wound or incision and the location of the injury are going to impact the scar's characteristics. But your age, heredity, even your sex or ethnicity, will all affect how your skin reacts.


The treatments for scars will vary depending on multiple factors. Scar treatments may include:

* Over-the-counter or prescription creams, ointments or gels. These products can be used to treat scars that are caused from surgical incisions or other injuries or wounds. If you are under the care of a plastic surgeon and your scarring is the result of cosmetic or plastic surgery, ask your surgeon for his or her recommendation if over-the-counter treatment is sufficient; otherwise, he or she will prescribe that which best suits your personal case. Oftentimes, treatments can include corticosteroids or certain antihistamine creams for scars that cause itching and are extremely sensitive.

Likewise, if you are under the care of a dermatologist for severe acne and have scarring as a result of acne, you should ask your doctor for his or her recommendation if you haven't already received it. Your doctor can also recommend or use pressure treatings or silicone gel sheetings to help treat scars or as preventative care.


* Surgical removal or treatment. There are many options to treat deeper wounds and scars depending on your particular case: skin grafts, excision, dermabrasion or laser surgery. You can receive a skin graft, where the surgeon removes skin from another area of your body. This is often used in the case of burn victims. If you've got scarring that impairs function, surgery can help address those problems. Like other surgeries, you and your doctor will determine together if you will have local anesthesia with an oral sedative or general anesthesia that will put you to sleep. If you've recently undergone plastic, cosmetic or other surgery that has caused your scars, it is best that you wait at least one year before making a decision about scar treatment. Many scars fade and become less noticeable over time.


* Injections. In the case of protruding scars such as keloids or hypertrophic, your doctor may elect to use steroid injections. He or she may use this as a stand-alone treatment, or in conjunction with other treatments.

Other types of injects, such as collagen injections or other "fillers," may be useful for some types of pitted scarring although these are not usually permanent solutions.


For more : http://www.medicinenet.com/sca rs/page2.htm

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 12:33 PM on August 30, 2008

well,The treatments for scars will vary depending on multiple factors. Scar treatments may include:

* Over-the-counter or prescription creams, ointments or gels. These products can be used to treat scars that are caused from surgical incisions or other injuries or wounds. If you are under the care of a plastic surgeon and your scarring is the result of cosmetic or plastic surgery, ask your surgeon for his or her recommendation if over-the-counter treatment is sufficient; otherwise, he or she will prescribe that which best suits your personal case. Oftentimes, treatments can include corticosteroids or certain antihistamine creams for scars that cause itching and are extremely sensitive.

Likewise, if you are under the care of a dermatologist for severe acne and have scarring as a result of acne, you should ask your doctor for his or her recommendation if you haven't already received it. Your doctor can also recommend or use pressure treatings or silicone gel sheetings to help treat scars or as preventative care.


* Surgical removal or treatment. There are many options to treat deeper wounds and scars depending on your particular case: skin grafts, excision, dermabrasion or laser surgery. You can receive a skin graft, where the surgeon removes skin from another area of your body. This is often used in the case of burn victims. If you've got scarring that impairs function, surgery can help address those problems. Like other surgeries, you and your doctor will determine together if you will have local anesthesia with an oral sedative or general anesthesia that will put you to sleep. If you've recently undergone plastic, cosmetic or other surgery that has caused your scars, it is best that you wait at least one year before making a decision about scar treatment. Many scars fade and become less noticeable over time.


* Injections. In the case of protruding scars such as keloids or hypertrophic, your doctor may elect to use steroid injections. He or she may use this as a stand-alone treatment, or in conjunction with other treatments.

Other types of injects, such as collagen injections or other "fillers," may be useful for some types of pitted scarring although these are not usually permanent solutions.
source:www.medicin enet.com/scars/article.htm

Answered by Debashis , an ibibo Master, at 12:14 PM on August 30, 2008

Scars only need to be treated if you feel uncomfortable with the way they look, or if they are painful. Scars cannot be removed completely, but in many cases it is possible to make them less visible. Your GP may refer you to a specialist skin doctor (dermatologist) for treatment.

Both men and women can use make up to cover up scars, especially those on the face. Pharmacies sell special camouflage make up, made especially for covering up scars.

Creams or supplements containing vitamin E may be helpful in speeding up the healing process and having less visible scars afterwards. Eggs and leafy green vegetables are both rich in vitamin E.

Silicon gel sheets are sometimes used to try to reduce the visibility of scars, by flattening and softening them. They are available from some pharmacies. Silicon gel sheeting can be used to treat and prevent hypertrophic and keloid scars and is used on healing skin (not open wounds). Ask your dermatologist, GP or pharmacist for further advice on using this treatment.

Dermatologists may prescribe drugs such as potassium aminobenzoate, to help break down scar tissue. These are often used to treat conditions such as scleroderma that can cause extensive scarring and hardening of the skin.

Severe acne scars are sometimes removed using laser resurfacing, when the top layer of the skin is gently removed using lasers.

Sometimes surgery is used to improve the appearance of scars. This is known as scar revision, and can include procedures such as a skin graft if the scar is not healing properly or if a lot of skin has been lost.

After serious burn injuries, pressure garment therapy is often used to prevent and treat scarring. This involves wearing stretchy stockings over the burn area, which apply pressure on to wound, and help it to close neatly. For serious burns, they have to be worn up to 23 hours each day, and for up to 12 months.

Other treatments for burn scars can include massage therapy and steroid drugs.

Answered by alok , an ibibo Master, at 11:29 AM on August 30, 2008