23-How a Dermatologist Thinks About (and Treats) Acne Scars (Part 2).

The Lifestyle Dermatologist

In this episode, we discuss:

• treatments for atrophic acne scars so you can have better-looking skin
• treatments for papular, hypertrophic, and keloidal acne scars so you can address your raised acne scars and improve your self esteem

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