Acne scars and how to prevent it?

I get terrible scars and dots all over my chest and upper back from acne, summers coming up and I don%26#039;t know how to get rid of them.





Is there any way to make them lighter or a way to completely prevent it.





I shower two to three times daily.





and proactive doesn%26#039;t work.


Neither does toothpaste.





Help?|||Excessive cleansing and scrubbing your acne can actually make it worse. Be sure you don%26#039;t touch it and spread the bacteria around. Drink tons of water, and try Arbonne products, specifically the Clear Advantage line. It%26#039;s usually a great alternative to Proactiv. All products are natural, ph balanced, hypoallergenic. They also have a generous return policy, should the products not work. I started using their products when I broke out while pregnant, and loved them so much I became a consultant. If you want more info on the product line, feel free to e-mail me.





Good luck!|||DON%26#039;T PICK!|||Just go through





http://www.retentioncenter.com/Diagnosing_Acne.htm|||don%26#039;t pop zits and acne scars wont be as bad or wont appear, and this stuff called %26quot;sea breeze%26quot; really works for me. you can get it at meijers or where ever.|||The post-inflammatory changes caused by acne are part of the skin%26#039;s natural healing process. There are certain practices and medications that can help facilitate this healing process.





* Unprotected exposure to the sun causes more skin damage and delays healing, therefore wearing a good sunscreen is important.


* Using tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova, Avita) speeds up the skin%26#039;s remodeling process and helps heal post-inflammatory changes.


* Appropriate formulations of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA) that contain the correct concentrations and are at the appropriate pH also help the skin%26#039;s remodeling process.


* Picking at scabs should be avoided at all costs. Scabs form to protect the healing process that is going on underneath them. Pulling a scab off before it is ready interferes with the healing and remodeling process, prolonging the time that post-inflammatory changes will be visible.