- Acne scars are caused by previous acne lesions that when healed left behind broken skin. Acne scars are more likely to occur if pimples are picked at with fingers or foreign objects in an attempt to prematurely remove the lesion.
Some acne scars are actually deep hole-like marks, also known as ice pick scars. Ice pick scars are more difficult to treat than surface scars, but can be remedied with punch incision, dermabrasion and other dermatological procedures like skin grafting to completely remove the scar. Punch incision works by cutting out the entire scar and all of the affected scar tissues. The hole left from the incision is then covered by sewing the surrounding skin together.
Home remedies like citrus juices are also effective at removing acne scars. Juices like lemon and lime juice work by tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of scars due to acne. Pour a small amount of lemon or lime juice onto a cotton ball and rub it on the acne scar one to two times daily. Make sure to avoid getting any of the juice into your eyes, and avoid using the juice near open wounds. The citric acid in the juice can cause painful burning, irritation and redness if it comes in contact with open sores or wounds, so use the juice carefully. For more home remedies for acid scars refer to the link below. - There are several more remedies for body scars, or scars resulting from cuts, burns or gashes. Cuts usually heal over and appear darker or lighter than the surrounding skin, making them very noticeable. Treatments like Mederma and Alpha Hydrox work to eliminate scar tissue and fade the appearance of scars through exfoliation. These treatments are found at most stores and pharmacies.
Cocoa butter also works to reduce the appearance of scars and increase skin elasticity. Stretch mark lotions and products with cocoa butter can be used directly on scars daily to notice results. When buying products with cocoa butter in them, try to look for "pure cocoa butter" on the ingredients list, pure cocoa butter has a higher potency and will yield faster results than products with a small amount of cocoa butter. Palmer's Stretch Mark Lotion and Queen Helene's Cocoa Butter Solid are effective products to try for scar removal. Use these products one to three times each day for maximum results.