Smooth, red acne scars that won't go away; complicated case; ideas?

Ok, I was taking birth control pills for a few months and had HORRIFIC acne. So I stopped and the acne lessened (I still have some active acne) but I still have these smooth, red scars. I've tried everything%26gt;proactive, benzoil, salisilic acid (however you spell these) and nothing works. It's been months and months since I stopped the pill. What can I do that's somewhat inexpensive?? It's awful, my skin looks horrible plus I still have regular acne! Please helpSmooth, red acne scars that won't go away; complicated case; ideas?
First of all, no one has flawless skin. Some people have it better than others, but thats just genes and stuff. Go to www.freewebs .com/reelbeauty11 for skin and beauty tips. I know its for young girls, but it works for anyone!





I know some people who have tried ProActive and it worked, but I also know some others who have tried it and it made it worse :( I know some who have put rubbing alchol on their skin or peroxcide to dry up the pimples. It also kills bacteria :) . Also, try going to a dermotoligist, or ask your regular doctor. Often times the regular doctor, who knows more about your med. history and whatnot can help you more than a dermatologist.





are you a vegetarian? That might have something to do with it. Its worth checking into.





Try dabbing toothpaste or honey on your zits before you go to bed - works wonders.





Overall, remember that beauty counts more on the inside than on the outside, and your true friends will love you for you, and not your skin.





Oh, and try a different kind of foundation, if you wear it. Try to use a kind with lots of water in it. It looks great and doesn't clog pores half as bad. And check your habits - do you prop your chin up a lot with your hands? That might cause the acne as well. Look for the cause, as well as the cure.Smooth, red acne scars that won't go away; complicated case; ideas?
if they are actually scars, the are called keloid scars. there isn't really anything that can be done for them .You can go to a dermatologist and they will give you a cortozone shot in each scar. t his will just make the bulge of the scar go away, but you will still have a red mark. You could go to a plastic surgeon and have them cut off, but that usally doesn't have a good outcome b'coz another scar will form where the incesion was.
i have almost like rosacia(sp?) loking red spots on my cheeks. i had really bad acne, but once i got on the pill, it cleared up (opposite to you). before the pill, my doctor gave me Retin-A. a really intense face cream. it cleared up my breakouts, but my skin was really dry and flaky. then i went on the pill, and it cleared up, but you should try RetinA, it may work for you better than it did me. as for those red scars, i think those may be broken blood vessels or something, and laser treatment might be able to clear them up. im going to ask my doctor about my redness next month, and see what can be done. Good luck!
I use nivia and it got rid of my red spots.