Acne Scars

Acne scars can be a major problem for many people who have suffered bad acne flare-ups in the past. After all, 80% of people in their teens and twenties are at some time affected by acne. Luckily most people will not be left with any lasting affects of acne, but some will develop scarring that can be disfiguring. There are many products and medical procedures available for the treatment of acne scars. These treatments range from topical skin creams to surgical procedures.

Prevention of acne scars is the best way to avoid future problems. To prevent acne lesions that cause scarring, you must learn how to reduce the factors that cause acne breakouts in the first place. You can help to prevent acne lesions by washing your face daily with an antibacterial soap and avoiding the use of heavy lotions on the face and acne prone areas of your body.

Types of Acne Scars

It's important to know what sort of acne scar you're dealing with in order to determine what type of treatments would be most effective:-

• Ice pick acne scars are sharp, narrow scars that make the skin appear as if it has been punctured. Ice pick scars are usually too deep to be treated with any acne scar resurfacing.
• Boxcar scars are round or oval depressions and if they are not too deep can usually be treated with some treatments.
• Rolling scars are spots below the skin and can’t be treated with conventional acne scar treatments. Breaking up the fibrous tissue beneath the skin treats rolling scars.

There are many ways to correct or at least lessen the appearance of acne scars. Prevention of acne scars is key and will help you avoid the need to have acne scar treatment altogether.  Of course, it may be too late for that and therefore, if you feel acne scar treatment is something you require, consult your physician.

Your physician will refer you to a qualified dermatologist with whom you can discuss your treatment options. Choosing the best treatment is paramount, as you will want to use the most economical and effective method possible. It's important to discuss treatment options that can be combined, for example, punch elevation and laser resurfacing. Combining the two treatments will compliment each other as the laser resurfacing can reduce any minimal scarring caused by the surgical procedure.

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