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If you are thinking about treatment for acne scars, you probably have questions. Many people want to know which treatment works best. Others want to find out what they can do at home to treat acne scars. Here you will find what many dermatologists tell their patients.

Should I get treatment for my acne scars?
This is a personal decision that only you can make. Some people feel that acne scars diminish their quality of life. Others can see the same type of scarring as not so bad.

Dermatologists generally recommend making an appointment to talk about treatment if you experience any of the following:
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You frequently wish that you could just get rid of your acne scars
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You feel that the scars limit your opportunities to date, to get a job or a promotion, or to do well at school
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You feel more depressed or less self-confident than before you had acne and acne scarring
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Acne is definitely not treated the same way it was 25 years ago — or even 10 years ago. Scientific research has greatly increased our knowledge of how acne develops, leading to many new acne therapies and changes in existing treatment options.

Newer products include acne treatments made for different skin types and less-irritating topical (applied to the skin) retinoids. Retinoids are medications derived from vitamin A. Newer topical retinoids have dramatically changed the way acne is treated. Twenty-five years ago, use of topical retinoids was commonly accompanied by side effects, such as redness, stinging, and peeling. With the advent of newer topical retinoids and patient-tailored dosing regimens, topical retinoids are now the first-line treatment for most patients with mild to moderately severe acne. Research shows that topical retinoids can effectively reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and the inflamed or red acne lesions. Early treatment with retinoids also can reduce scarring.
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