2024 Guide: Treat Acne Scars with These Doctor-Approved Methods

Acne scarring is an incredibly common and frustrating problem amongst patients I see in my dermatology clinic. In this video, I talk about the most evidence based ways to cure acne scars. We discuss acne scar prevention, how acne scars are formed, microneedling, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and also creams to treat acne scars.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Types of Acne
1:56 Prevention
6:29 Treating existing scars
9:56 Filler
10:30 Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
11:20 Creams
13:00 Cost

SKINCARE PRODUCTS I PERSONALLY USE:

There's no guaranteeing these are the best for you (it's too hard to get the right data for this) but these are products I consider to be from reputable brands, at a good price point, and which I like to use.

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[usamasyed]

It's now my favorite retinoid product in the world and the one I use each night... but I'm biased here, so do your own research.
I used the strongest over the counter retinoid available in the U.S. to get maximum effect, but added a BUNCH of moisturizing and soothing ingredients so that it's not irritating like most retinoids.

[susanquinlan]

Severe scarring should be covered by insurance The mental health threat in this society is far to severe.

[michaelhall]

My acne and scars were so bad that the dermatologist office took pictures and sent them to my insurance, who agreed to cover scar procedures. Acne, especially severe acne, is directly correlated with depression.

[Welcometothenow]

As a 30 year old woman, acne scarring has truly changed my quality of life for the worst. I don’t date, I don’t go out much, and I feel very self conscious. It sucks when im in the car and sun is shining and it highlights the scars. I’ve been suffering for over 10 years. It’s hard to deal with. I went to a aesthetician and received a chemical peel, but they gave me the wrong one and that did nothing for my face. Between the depression, self consciousness, and I feel like I can’t live a full life because of the scars on my face.

[win]

Accutane changed my life. I think anyone who even begins to have cystic acne should immediately try Accutane.

[justusbrk]

In my experience laser therapy and micro needling is THE BEST treatment in terms of acne and acne scaring. It completely turned my skin around when neither creams, antibiotics, tretonoids nor diet and what not helped.

[UnknownPerson-cycq]

I'm really impressed by this doctor, not just whatever his saying is facts. It's also his humor, how his explaining everything in details, litterly anything that pops in watcher's brain. also I appreciate his cheerful personality.

[lalalozer]

One of the most honest and transparent information about this topic. Thank you!

[DisfanTami]

I have had many treatments for my atrophic scars. I'm 64 years old and nothing seems to really help. I just finishing my fourth erbium laser treatment 4 weeks ago and I actually feel that my scars look worse. I am so self-conscious I hate to go out in public, the story of my life.

[FreeBird]

Thank you for being real to us and not letting yourself be bought. May Allah bless you. 🙌

[siddhanth]

I was actually expecting a video from you about scarring and here it is! I have slight atrophic scarring on my cheek areas after severe cystic acne and those areas are photosensitive, I can't walk outside without a mask or sunscreen. Im taking Vitamin A (Oxidox capsules) supplements from my dermatologist and now I'll talk to him about topical retinoids too. Thanks for helping me out, giving suggestions on this as IMO acne scars are worse than just acne.

[ditarezkiautami]

I hope you are more active on YouTube. We need a derm like you to educate the YouTube community on skincare.

[solacefulnight]

thank you sincerely for having the common decency of being transparent and honest, unironically really difficult to find nowadays

[Zeus-gfph]

Great video, very straight to the point and informative.

[livlavluv]

BEST video I’ve seen on this topic. Been battling acne scars for 15+ years and tried pretty much all the regiments he discussed…what a journey. Thank you for being the only real advisor on this topic I’ve come across. God bless you sir.

[nahin-zbex]

Finally 2 full videos . Thanks man don't stop making full videos.

[jmomlopez]

My 15 yr old son was put on Accutain for 5 months and omg it is a miracle pill. No side effects what so ever. The amount of monitoring they did to make sure he had no side effects was huge and much appreciated. Now he is on tretinoin cream and although he has very minimal scaring we are moving forward with microneddling. My husband and I have never suffered with acne and it is so heartbreaking seeing your child go through it especially when it's so bad you have to be put on Accutain.

[abdelrahmanalmoqayyad]

OMG, I love your content, Style of speaking, humor, and most importantly, your honesty. KEEP it GOING

[kayroberts]

My son went on Accutane as a freshman in high school. It was fabulous after about 4 months he has never had one blemish and not one scar. I would recommend it to everyone

[sensuparman]

I love your video, crystal clear, to the point, no empty promise, very honest advice. Big thanks, Dr. Usama.