Cystic acne is typically large, painful and set deep in the skin, which often leaves scars in the aftermath. Here's what ...

Now, at 33, I no longer have breakouts, thanks to a solid routine of prescription Tretinoin (a topical retinoid) ... For skin-resurfacing lasers, which are used for acne scars, ...

Thankfully, retinoids like tretinoin can put acne in its rightful place. It’s become trendy over the last few years for its ability to reverse acne and wipe the skin of any battle scars.

“Tretinoin (topical retin-A) can help in early superficial scarring from acne and stretch marks, but [they are] not helpful for [raised scars like] hypertrophic scars and keloids,” says McMichael.

This acne cream pairs tretinoin—up to 0.055%—with clindamycin, ... which dials down the inflammation that contributes to both redness and acne scars. (Hers also offers a ...

Acne scars and hyperpigmentation can be hard to treat. Browse the best over-the-counter treatments from Differin, La Roche-Posay, The Ordinary and more.

Treating acne scars requires a personalised approach based on the type and severity of scarring. “Microneedling and Dermapen treatments are highly effective for enhancing skin texture and ...

Acne scars sometimes form after a breakout and can be difficult to get rid of. There are things you can do at home, such as incorporating vitamins into your routine, to help clear your skin.

In this week’s Skin Check, associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen talks all about acne scars and how to treat them.