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Best Treatment for Back Acne Scars

I have had back acne when I was a teenager. But I ignored it and did nothing about it. Now my back is full of scars. Can these be treated?

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White Bumps (Follicular Macular Atrophy) on Shoulders/back, How To Treat?

I went through a bout of cystic acne on my back/shoulders years ago, now it is gone.. But I am now left with small white bumps (called perifollicular...

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Can Fraxel Laser Treat Back and Chest Acne Scars?

I had acne for about 7 years and now they are gone. I’m left with scars all over my back and chest. These scars are flat and are the same level of...

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How Do I Remove Extremely Bad Acne Scars on my Back. They Have Became Lumps of Scar Tissue

I have had really bad acne on my back for 3 years. I pinched at them and over time they have became basically lumps of scar tissue. My entire upper...

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Laser Removal For Cystic Acne Scars On Back And Chest?

I have numerous raised scars on my chest and back from deep cystic acne. I was considering a tattoo to cover them up, but am curious about the...

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Treatment for Pitted and Pigmented Back Acne Scars?

I'm African-American (dark-skinned) and I have pitted and pigmented acne scars on my back. What acne scar treatment would be good for me? Will it be...

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White Acne Scars on Chest and Back, Some Raised, Some Indented. Options? (photo)

I have white acne scars all over my chest and back.Some are a little raised and some indented.After I tried derma roller they got so much worse-it...

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What is the Most Effective Scar Removal Surgery for Deep Bacne?

I have had terrible acne on my back for around 10 years - i'm now 29 and I have severe scars as well as still having lots of cysts and spots. What...

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Young Male Back Acne Scaring

I'm a young adult male with a brown to light brown skin complexion, i've had acne problems since puberty, now after some few treatments, my facial...

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Back and Shoulder Laser Acne Scar Treatment?

I am considering Co2 laser resurfacing. The laser that I'm considering is called Sharplan Silktouch or Feathertouch. I have done a test spot...

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