Acne Scars form if an infection develops in acne and the skin heals itself just enough to remain healthy however leaves pigmented and / or indented marks on the skin, removing them is often both difficult and expensive to get rid of.
There are many over the counter ‘cures’ for acne scars ranging from skin creams to micro-needling. The most [regularly which can (but not always) work but take time for any improvements to start to show as a big percentage of creams are not absorbed by the skin. Therefore creams are often wasted and so are not economical.
Another treatment that can be bought for treating acne scars is the derma-roller. This is a tool for skin needling; you roll the derma roller over the scarred area of skin to open the pores of your epidermis (top layer of skin) making it believe that it is injured inducing the production of collagen and elastin which eventually heals the damaged skin.
After using the derma roller the pores on the epidermis are open for as long as so this is the best time to use creams as they are a lot better absorbed when the pores are open as opposed to when the pores are closed. This reduces the waste in creams and boosts the effectiveness of the derma roller.
There are harsher ways to reduce acne scars however the majority are costly and have to be carried out by professionals and then they’re not even guaranteed to work! These include; Micro dermabrasion, laser treatments, chemical peals and also skin needling can be done by a professional more vigorously using a longer needle size and numbing cream.
In my experience in acne scar removal I have found that the most result effective and cost effective treatment is derma rolling at home as it is relatively cheap and as it works by inducing the healing process is the most natural way to heal acne scars.
Please consult your doctor before undertaking any medical treatment.