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Acne as itself is rather irritating; and the scars that it leaves on your face makes it rather demoralizing to many people. In fact, many people find it very difficult to face society with the scars left with chronic acne.
Though there are many creams and gels that claim to get rid of acne scars, these home made remedies prove to be much more effective in removing acne scars.
Make a paste of sandalwood paste and rosewater to be left overnight on the scars. Even a paste of sandalwood and black gram paste works wonders in removing acne scars. If you suffer from dark acne scars, you can use lemon juice to remove the scars.
Before applying lemon juice, you just have to clean the scars with warm water. Then dab a teaspoon of lemon juice on cotton ball to be applied on the scars. Leave this for ten to fifteen minutes and see the results.
However with this treatment, it is important that you wear some sunscreen before going into the sun as lemon juice can make your skin photosensitive.
A mixture of cucumber and lemon juice, or honey with lemon juice is also effective in removing acne scars. However this option is not advised to those having oily skin.
Another effective homemade remedy to remove acne scars is a paste of gram flour, turmeric, lemon juice and curds. Leave this mixture on for about ten to twenty minutes and you will see the difference.
A mixture of a tablespoon of yogurt, sour cream and grinded oatmeal with a few drops of lemon juice is also effective in treating scars if left on your face for ten minutes and then rinsed.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne
Acne can cause significant embarrassment and anxiety in affected patients. It is impor-
tant for family physicians to educate patients about available treatment options and
their expected outcomes. Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, sulfacetamide, and azelaic
acid are effective in patients with mild or moderate comedones. Topical erythromycin or
clindamycin can be added in patients with mild to moderate inflammatory acne or mixed
acne. A six-month course of oral erythromycin, doxycycline, tetracycline, or minocycline
can be used in patients with moderate to severe inflammatory acne. A low-androgen
oral contraceptive pill is effective in women with moderate to severe acne. Isotretinoin is
reserved for use in the treatment of the most severe or refractory cases of inflammatory
acne. Because of its poor side effect profile and teratogenicity, isotretinoin (Accutane)
I have very oily skin full of scars,is it good to use lemon juice
# To treat acne you need to clean your body from the inside, therefore you must drink a lot of water daily.
# Another way to clean your body from the inside is to drink lukewarm water with a slice of lemon. Just boil 1 cup of water and add a slice of lemon in it, wait 1-2 minutes till it cools and drink.
# Lemon and rose water for acne is a very good treatment, just mix equal amount and use as face wash. To complete the treatment, after washing your face with the liquid wash your face with lukewarm water.
# Slice one lemon and use it directly on the acne for a few minutes. When you feel tingling on your face wash it with lukewarm water.
# Cucumbers are a very good acne treatment; eat them daily to make your skin look better and acne free.
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