A person who has acne scarring is extremely vulnerable to scams that promise completely eliminate unsightly and embarrassing scars. Fortunately, most skin discoloration due to acne fade with time and don’t need surgical treatments. To hasten their fading you can use hydroquinone or a skin-lightening formulation with licorice. Light scarring responds well to retinol, available over the counter and to topical Vitamin A derivatives, the prescription medication Retin-A and Renova.