To varying degrees every teenager and some adults go through bouts of acne, it is always a rough period but we all go through it. Acne scarring is a devastating side effect of more serious cases of cystic acne. There are 4 main ways to care for this problem, the first being prevention followed but over the counter options, holistic treatments and lastly medical intervention.

During the teenage years it is important to take delicate care of your skin while going through your acne breakouts. Make sure to wash your face with a clean wash cloth every time and make sure to not touch your face or at least touch it as little as possible. Let pimples and blackheads run their course as most acne scarring develops from premature picking, popping or squeezing. If you must clear white heads, take a steamy shower or use a warm wash cloth to open your pores.

After the damage is done you can try to lessen the effects at home with common products. Many say that Vitamin E rubbed on the scares can lessen their appearance or even masks made of cucumbers and tomatoes. Some old school techniques even include making face masks out of oatmeal to help heal the skin.

You can also try over the counter scar products which use mild chemical compounds to help break down acne scarring. The most popular drug store varieties can visibly reduce the look of scarring after a few months by lightening hyper-pigmentation of acne marks. This helps re-balance the skin for a clear and even looking complexion. Another at home treatment is a home micro dermabrasion kit, which can help with superficial skin issues, but these at home kits are unable to get as deep as professional treatments.

The final option is the most expensive but the most effective by far. Many dermatologists have many procedures that can help the after math of cystic acne. The main procedure is called a Chemical Peel, where glycolic acid and other chemicals are applied to the skin forcefully "peeling" back the outer layer of skin, renewing it and bring forth fresh clean layers of epidermis. Another dermatological option is micro dermabrasion which removes a thicker layer of cells getting rid of deeper scaring in less treatments. With both of these dermatologist assisted technique you will need at least 10 treatments to fully remove your acne scarring (in most cases), but this is by far these are the most effective and permanent way to clear your skin of acne scars.

There are many products and procedures out there to help cystic acne scarring. Try out a few over time and you are sure to find a solution to your acne woes.