acne scarring

My teenage son had terrible acne and found it very upsetting so I did a lot and I mean a lot  of research.  I treated him with red clover (available in health food shops) and within a week his skin was clear, he was so happy and continued to use it until his early 20s when the problem resolved itself, now in his early 30s he says it changed his life in his teenage years.  I have since recommended it to so many people and have had great feedback.  Best of luck to your daughter. 

Ok here goes.  I had very severe acne as a teenager which has left me with scars and pits in my skin. 

If the scarring is mild then chemical peels could help her though she may need a few.

Is the scarring is too bad then laser treatment is the way to go,  but it is very expensive.   If you are in the UK it is not available on the NHS unless you can prove you are psychologically damaged by it.  It is quite extreme though as the skin is red raw for a while until it heals.  I was told it would improve the condition of my skin by about 30-40%.   I can't afford it though so that's it.  They also won't treat anyone who smokes coz of the higher risk of infection.

I had 2 dermabrasions (scraping off the top layers of skin) in the past which did help quite a bit but these are not done anymore and have been superseded by laser.

There is a special make up you can buy (expensive but she might be able to get it on prescription in the UK) which will completely cover the scars.  It even covered up mine and the pits.   I found out about it my asking at my surgery. 

Your daughter needs to first of all pay a visit to a dermatologist who will be able to tell her which treatments are available and what would be the best for her.  So make this appointment as a matter of priority. 

 

Some of the commonly used home remedies for acne scars include the following:

Tomato Slices: Rubbing tomato slices on scars is also found to be effective in reducing the appearance of the marks or scars. This is partially due to the vitamin A and carotenes in tomatoes, which not only provide the red color, but are also antioxidant compounds that can heal damaged tissues and promote the healthy regrowth of cells.

Cucumber Juice: Cucumber juice is an ideal skin toner, which improves the texture of the skin. Cucumbers reduce inflammation, soothe the skin and heal the scars caused by acne.

Sandalwood Paste: Apply a mixture of sandalwood paste in rosewater and leave it on your face overnight, then wash it off the next morning. Repeat this process until there is a marked improvement in scars. The usefulness of sandalwood in skin care is very well known. It has actually been one of the traditional, essential elements of make-up kits for women in India for many years. Even today, there are several brands that prepare soaps that names sandalwood as one of its key ingredients.

 Hello carolSte , I have read your problem, you can check her to skin care expert.  you can use aloe vera and coconut oil for acne problem. It will benefit to her. 

Even I had the same problem long ago and now it's completely gone. I have done many treatments but it was not helpful at all. After that, I planned to try some homemade tips to remove it and really worked. I use to apply papaya every then and now. Even you can it out. I hope this helps your daughter. 

Chemical peel treatment may help your daughter.