Acne
Scar Treatment Options For You
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Acne scarring is an acute problem especially
for those who have experienced ugly flare ups of acne in the
past. Nearly 80% of all people are affected by acne when they
are in their teens and twenties. Though many are left unscathed
by acne attacks, some may have life-long scars which can be a
constant source of embarrassment. There are many treatment
options for treating acne scars ranging from topical skin
creams to surgical intervention. Of course the importance of
preventive measures can not be undermined especially if you
want to avoid a life-long problem.
Preventions is the best way to avoid any
future problem with acne. To prevent acne breakouts, it is
important to know what causes acne in the first place. One of
the easiest ways to prevent acne is to wash your face daily
with a mild antibacterial soap and avoid using heavy lotions
and creams in areas which are prone to acne.
To hit the right treatment option for acne
scars you must know the different classifications of acne
scars. You will then know which treatment will suit which type
of scars. For instance the ice pick acne scars are sharp and
narrow where the skin appears to have been sliced or punctured.
Acne scar resurfacing options can not work with such deep
scars. Boxcar acne scars on the other hand are round or oval in
shape and if they have not penetrated too deeply they can
respond to some treatments. Conventional acne scar treatments
can not work on rolling scars which are spots just beneath the
surface of the skin. These need breaking up the fibrous tissue
under the skin.
While there are plenty of acne scar
treatment methods , more often, these methods are combined to
get the desired results. Dermal fillers is a treatment option
where some substances are injected into the scar areas to give
the skin a smoother and even look. Fat, bovine and human
collagens are some of the substances used in dermal fillers
which can not offer a permanent solution and have to be
repeated to maintain the results obtained. Deeper acne scars
like ice pick and boxcar scars, are usually treated with punch
excision. This is a method where the entire scar area is
removed and the skin round it is sutured. This method also
leaves a scar, which is less noticeable.
Punch excision is used for skin grafting as
well. Here in place of suturing the skin together a skin graft
is used. Skin from behind the ear is usually the chosen skin.
If the color and texture of skin grafting is noticeable after
the procedure is complete, it can be rectified using skin
resurfacing. Punch elevation is the procedure used for deep
boxcar acne scars. Here the scar is removed using a particular
tool and then elevating the skin to the level of the normal
skin layer and then suturing the skin together. Here there is
less risk of color and texture mismatching. It also reduces the
visible scars left from punch incision. The method used for
breaking the fibrous bands caused under the skin by rolling
scars is subcutaneous incision. One of the most popular choices
for any skin conditioning or repairing is laser resurfacing. It
works by burning the top layer of the skin which is replaced
soon by new and healthy skin as it heals with time.
Though there are plenty of ways for treating
acne scars prevention is the best way to avoid this problem of
scar removal. In case you feel that you need treatment for your
acne scars, you must first consult your physician, who will
refer you to a dermatologist who will help you with your acne
scar treatment. While you are going to choose the best method
for your acne scar treatment you must also pay equal attention
to its efficacy and the cost involved. Sometimes you might have
to choose a combination of therapies like combining punch
elevation with laser resurfacing.
These complementary methods could result in
minimal scarring caused by surgical intervention. It is
important to get professional advice from doctors who are
adequately qualified with the right credential. Also important
to note is that there are plenty of over the counter products
which promise complete acne scar removal. Though these may
reduce the ugliness of the scars temporarily, your doctor is
the best judge to offer remedial actions when it comes to a
permanent solution.
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