I Really Struggled to Shift My Acne Scarring, But Then I Tried These Genuinely Effective Treatments


Although I coasted through my teenage years with clear skin, it was in my twenties that I began experiencing hormonal adult acne. I’m talking the kind of cystic acne and spots that take so long to heal that another soon pops up in its place—no matter how good my acne products were. After countless GP appointments, lots of tweaks to my skincare routine, multiple rounds of antibiotics and (finally) a referral to an NHS dermatologist, I was eventually prescribed spironolactone as part of my acne treatment, which worked wonders.

However, while the spots have subsided, I’ve been left with acne scarring, enlarged pores and uneven, rough skin texture around my chin. So, this lead me to seeking the best clinical treatments for acne scarring throughout the past five years.

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Thankfully, most of my acne scarring is minimal and contained to my chin and a little on my cheeks. However, as someone who experienced acne and eczema all throughout my twenties, I’m fully aware of the toll that skin issues and concerns can take on our mental health and wellbeing. And even after acne has come and gone, dealing with the scars afterward can affect your confidence, and can be annoying and difficult to treat.

I’m lucky that my job as a beauty journalist allows me to try some of the best in-clinic treatments and skincare around, so I’m keen to share the acne scarring treatments that genuinely worked for me, from in-clinic treatments to at-home skincare.

What Is Acne Scarring?