Acne Scars 

 

Those who have battled with acne may have acne scars. This facial problem can be embarrassing and annoying all at the same time and can affect your self confidence if you're not careful.  So, what can you do about it ?

An acne scar can be eliminated, at least for the most part using a few methods normally recommended by Dermatologists or Plastic Surgeons.  It is something you may want to consider if you would like to have this skin problem reduced or removed.

Of course, it would be a good idea to discuss options with your doctor or dermatologist first. They may take your age and health into consideration before considering any surgical or similar procedure. Also, you'll have to find out what medications and procedures you can tolerate. Obviously, before any actions are taken, you need to find out how severe your scar is and what type.

When acne heals or when treated by a dermatologist, there are some instances when it will leave some scarring on skin. This is especially true with acne that appears on the later stages of life. Adult skin does not have a store of collagen that helps the skin heal and regenerate. Scarring may also occur when the acne is quite severe. This is because the problem is more intensive, cutting through the skin with more depth than what is usually seen with acne that are only on the surface.

A scar may initially appear as reddish in appearance. After a white, when the skin heals and try to regenerate, the scar will become lighter, sometimes turning white, several shades lighter than the skin tone. There may be pain sometimes, even irritation. Itching is common because as the skin heals the wound dries up. Sometimes, there may also be some inflammation, swelling and redness. 

Often, only nodules and cystic acne types result in scarring. However, there are people who are more prone to scarring than others. With these people, even the common lesions may result in scarring if not treated well. This is why it is important that people have their acne treated even at the initial stages to prevent scarring and permanent damage to the skin.
 
Basically, there are two kinds of acne - one is caused by the increase in tissue formation while the other is caused by the loss of tissue on the skin. The former is what people call keloids, which does not look like your usual scar. Keloids are bumps of skin that resemble a pimple, forming even after the wound has already healed. It can even form on the surrounding healthy tissue. Keloid scarring is actually quite rare and is normally inherited.  

Related to loss of tissue are Hypertrophic scars that form above the skin level and appear as bulges and bumps on the skin. Some people do not think of it as scars but rather pimples that have not yet healed. 

Not surprisingly, the more common scars are the deep and shallow kind that resemble small crevices on the skin. These are called Atrophic scars, which are formed below the skin level. There are several types of these kinds of acne scars depending on the shape that it forms on the skin. The ice pick scar, which is the most common, is characterized by deep pits that form v-shapes on the skin. Another form is the boxed scars that are usually seen on temple and cheeks. They are angularly shaped, almost similar to the ones gotten in chicken pox. They can be either superficial or deep depending on the severity of the acne condition. The rolling scar, on the other hand, is the kind that gives the skin a wave-like appearance.    

Scarring can actually be treated depending on the severity of the problem, your skin type and of course the type of scars that you have. Sometimes, the location of the scars will also affect the treatment. Often, scarring at the back and at the chest are more difficult to treat compared to those found on the face. 

There are a lot of effective treatment procedures available for scarring such as corticosteroid injections and cryosurgery. Surgical procedures may also be done to remove the scarring as well as x-ray therapy.  In addition ...

Dermabrasion is one kind of removal procedure. During this treatment the top layers of skin are removed. Many people have noticed excellent results after a matter of time - your skin should heal and look smoother.

Another type of acne scar operation is the chemical peel. Even though it sounds scary, what actually happens is that the top layer of skin is removed using chemicals. I know it sounds scary, but it's not too bad.  Your skin will eventually regenerate and should look better.


Some people prefer collagen injections to repair damaged areas.  Then again, others opt for another more serious alternative called laser resurfacing.  This is a procedure that uses high-energy light to dissolve irregularities in the dermis. 

And , if you have really deep blemishes, your doctor may want you to consider punch grafts, which replace scarred skin. 

If your skin condition is not too severe, natural topical creams and lotions, or pills, may help to some degree. 

Go to our Acne Solution page for more information. 

 

 
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