Acne scars
Acne scars can affect anyone. To get the best treatment for your scars you first of all need to understand your scars. Acne scars may seem alike but are actually not. There are different types of acne scars which need to be treated separately. There are different treatments available for different types.
There are mainly three types of acne scars.
Ice-Pick Scars: These scars are 1-2 mm in diameter
Boxcar Scars: They measure more than 3 mm in diameter. These are similar to post- chicken pox scars.
Rolling Scars: These scars are wider than 4-5 mm and they give a rolling appearance to the overlying skin.
There are a lot of surgical and laser options available to treat these scars. These are:
1) Punch Excision
2) Punch Excision with Skin Graft Replacement
3) Punch Elevation
4) Dermal Fillers
5) Subcutaneous Incision
6) Laser Resurfacing
Acne scars are as big a problem as acne. The right treatment is needed to save you from this problem which could stick to you for the lifetime. So, if you have any of the above mentioned acne scar, you must seek medical help immediately!
Here are a couple of the most popular acne scar removal treatments that are commonly used by some medical professionals today.
a) Dermabrasion – This acne scar removal treatment has actually been around for many decades. It works to remove the damaged skin and allow the new skin to grow in its place. The procedure involved in this acne scar removal treatment usually takes for about half an hour to an hour, and then the skin is either frozen or numbed first. Many experts have considered this acne scar removal treatment as best for the light skinned or very dark patients, but not as good for those who are in between.
b) Laser surfacing – This acne scar removal treatment basically involves the use of a laser to remove the damaged skin so to allow the new skin to form in its place. Laser surfacing is actually a new procedure and only few studies have been made, but certain cases have shown that this acne scar removal treatment is promising since the penetration depth into the skin is more easily monitored with a laser than with other acne scar removal methods. It is commonly noted that the procedure involved in this acne scar removal treatment can take for just a few minutes, particularly for small areas, or an hour or more for larger areas.
c) Accutane- is another way of treating acne scars,it helps the function of the follicles return to normal, lowers production of sebum, slows the growth of a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), and reduces inflammation and the chance for scarring. The drug is unique in its ability to affect all main underlying causes of acne formation.
Note that these mentioned acne scar removal treatments are just among the many can scar removal treatment methods being used today. And, very often, a number of treatments will have to be combined to produce the best results. However, before considering any of the outstanding acne scar removal treatments, be sure to consult with your doctor for a proper guidance.
Some home remedies for treating acne scars:
-Lemons are the best choice for this case, they are natural skin lighteners and work really well to help remove the acne scars.
If you have dry skin use honey with lemon and if you have oily skin then use cucumber juice with lemon juice and same is for normal skin.
-This is an excellent and wonderful remedy to get rid of acne scars. Make a sandalwood paste with rose water and apply on the scars. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day. If you find that your skin becomes dry in the morning, you leave it only for a few hours on your face or you may try adding some milk while making paste.
In the end I would like to add that please eat a balanced diet. Drink plenty of water and stay away from junk food, cola drinks, sweets, and stress.Change your pillow cases regularly, keep your towels and hair brushes and combs separate.
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