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How can I look pretty with acne scars?

hello I'm getting deperssed because people bully me for having acne scars:( they say I'm ugly and I'm slowly starting to believe them! do u know how I could look pretty? this is how I look 1)Blue eyes 2)Medum brown/blond hair 3)acne scars 4)crooked teeth 5)short or Medum lol 6)not to fat or to skinny
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When those people grow up, if ever, they will probably realize beauty is far more than skin. My boyfriend has acne scars too, and he had terrible self esteem. He's almost 21. They're bumpy and pale, but as weird as this sounds, I hardly ever notice them. He has blue eyes too, amazing blue eyes that you can't help but stare at, and a wonderful smile. He doesn't do anything to hide the scars, but I've never heard anyone make any comment on them. He's so friendly and kind and so helpful to others, he's such an absolute joy to be around, that people naturally like him regardless of how he looks. Maybe they don't even notice. When you have a bright personality, it tends to overshadow physical shortcomings you might have, like crooked teeth or scars, disability, baldness, obesity--anything. If you are a happy, loving person, people will like you whether they want to or not. Their words can only bother you if you allow yourself to bow and believe them. They aren't above you. They have no credentials as judges of character. What gives their words any value at all? They're only people, after all--young people who only think they know everything.

When you smile, it's a lot harder for people to put you down. The beauty of life is the nature of it, those things which happen that can't be controlled. Anyone can paint on "pretty" but beauty is in the fact of life itself. You're alive. You're healthy. You are a human being, and no one can take that away from you. I'm sure these other kids have things they're ashamed of too. I'll let you know something. Every young girl and guy thinks they're ugly. They all think they're fat. They all hate something about themselves. It's what we're taught. Find your flaws and lament that you can't change them. It's a terrible message. I bet you are a delightful person to be around. To me that's worth far more than beauty-queen cheeks. And someday those kids are going to learn that pretty doesn't get you far in the real world. It's what you build yourself up to be that counts.

That said, I'm sure there is something that could help decrease the scars, but really what you need to remember is that beauty shines from the inside out. A lampshade can't show it's full design unless its lit from within, can it? Maybe that's a terrible metaphor? I'm sorry. I just see so many young girls on this sight ask how they can be prettier and it makes me so sad because you can never be happy with the way you look until you accept the way you look. That's why some people who get plastic surgery, celebrities especially, usually do it again and again, because they're never satisfied. They can never just be happy with what they have. Life is beautiful. Go and live it, and **** anyone who says otherwise. You deserve happiness as much as anyone else.
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besides diet and exercise being happy and pleasant is always attractive personality is key to beauty
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4851940 tn?1515694593
So sorry to hear that you are being bullied.  

You do not say how old you are.  Acne is not a very nice thing and it is confidence destroying when you cannot cover it up.  

Try not to let the bullying get to you.  If the bullies see that you are affected by their remarks and it makes you upset, they will do it even more.

You could speak with your doctor about skin abrasion.  Personally I would not go through that myself.  You can cover up bad scars with make up.  They won't hide the scar marks, but will colour the scars down if they have left your skin red or white.  

Just because you have some scars on your face does not mean that you are ugly.  Unfortunately it is a hormonal thing, but cutting out all junk food and that includes fizzy drinks and squashes and surgary foods, eating a healthy and well balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and veg and drinking lots of water will help to lessen getting any more spots.  Having a good cleaning hygiene, but not using harsh products will also help.  And certainly getting some sunshine on your skin.

I remember at the age of 16 the doctor prescribing a type of cream that looked like foundation to cover up and dry my acne.  At the age of 62 I still get some spots from time to time.

You ARE beautiful, acne scars or no acne scars.  
Crooked teeth can be corrected by the dentist by having braces, or it may be that you have one too many teeth, pushing the others to make them crooked.  Have a chat with your dentist about that.  It is much better to get them straightened whilst you are young.  

The main problem is to tackle the bullying.  Feel sorry for the bullies because bullies are very insecure.    If they throw comments at you, just ignore them or give them a smile.  Don't get into any arguments.  

If you are still at school, perhaps you should tell your parents or a teacher at school that you are being bullied.  If at work, again many work places do have policies against bullying.

There is a saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder".  
Beauty is more than just skin deep.  So think positive and don't allow these nasty people to get to you.

Best wishes.
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1415174 tn?1453243103
First of all I wouldn't believe jerks that drag you down like that. I wish I had blue eyes.  Most people don't have straight teeth unless they have veneers.  It sounds like you are lovely. I have had acne and I hate it too. I have had it since about 13 years old and I still get some pimples and I'm 51, LOL. You can always use foundation or some type of make up (oil free) to cover up the unevenness in your skin. If you can and want to (not because they want you too) you can sometime in the future maybe get laser treatment to lessen the acne damage.  There are probably some other treatments too done by a dermatologist. I also wouldn't pick any whiteheads or pimples as this causes scarring. Cut out oily foods as this contributes to acne and don't use a wash rag or scrub the acne or pimples this causes more acne or damage. Wash your hands first then wash your face with your hands gently.  If you feel ackward about your teeth you can get veneers or wraps. I had a big gap in my teeth and I always felt insecure about it not because people said things because I just didn't like it. You have learn to have confidence in the person you are not in just your looks. I know it is hard to learn. Think about this if a gorgeous guy that was a total jerk wanted to date you would you go out with him? Some would to show others but you wouldn't marry this guy. So, it is really the person that is important. These superficial things will pass. Try not to let the jerks get to you. They are probably jealous of you.
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