Acne isn’t just a problem that you deal with while you’re a teenager because the scars can last the rest of your life. If you have severe acne then you are at an increased risk of getting permanent scarring on your face and back which can serve as a permanent reminder to the days when you had acne.

Acne scars are originally formed when you get a spot. The bacteria fill the pore and causes it to swell. The body then heals this swelling but it can sometimes leave behind scar tissue. Popping spots and picking at them can actually make this worse so don’t do it!

The reason that acne scars form is of course because of acne so the quicker you can get rid of acne the better.

For example some people try and get rid of acne by washing their face excessively. While personal hygiene is important you also need to make sure that you don’t dry out the skin or irritate it which can cause acne to be much worse.

Your dermatologist will be able to give you the best advice when it comes to reducing the amount of acne you have and hence the chance of getting scars. Ask your doctor to refer you to one if you aren’t sure whether to go.You don’t have to suffer with acne scars forever though as there are effective ways of getting rid of them.

If you already have some acne scars then there are also options for getting rid of them forever. You can find treatments such as laser acne scar removal which are very effective but you will have to pay money for them. Talk your options through with your doctor before committing to a treatment.

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