Handling And Curing Painful Acne Scars
Scars from pimples can
feel like two punishments - first, you had to deal the pimples and now you have
marks that are a reminder.
These are three of the most common types of acne:
* Mild acne. This is the most common
type of skin cancer, and it's something that most people only
experience a few times each year.
* Moderate to severe cases of acne. This
type causes more severe skin inflammation and inflamed pimples.
* Severe acne. Cysts can grow on your
skin and underneath it.
The most severe scarring occurs when there are nodules, which are more likely to cause permanent scarring than other forms of acne. To avoid scarring from developing, it is important to treat any visible scarring immediately. First, try OTC acne treatments.
You should consult your doctor if you have
severe acne. Because
OTC products may not be effective, your doctor will likely recommend a more
aggressive treatment.
Handling Acne Scars
Most often, the reddish brownish spots left
after a pimple will disappear without any need for treatment. It
is not a good idea to squeeze and touch the pimples (acne). This
will make the situation worse.
Two types of acne scars can be found:
- A scar that has a gradual dip in the skin or is
depressed (also known as "rolling" scars). These
scars appear on the skin's surface.
- Scars that are both deep and narrow.
Before you can treat the scars, you must
first control your acne.
Mild vs. Severe Scarring
Some products may not be suitable for all
types of acne. You
should always see your doctor if you have severe acne. Your
acne will be thoroughly examined by the doctor and assigned a grade. He
will then recommend the best treatment for you based on this grade. There
are many things you can do if you have severe scarring from previous acne
treatments.
Laser resurfacing
This is an economical way to save money
that can be done in your doctor's office. Lasers can remove the top
layer of scarring, smoothening the skin.
It can take anywhere from 1-2 minutes up to
20 minutes depending on the size of the scars. The procedure is not
painless, but you will need to apply local anesthesia. You
should take painkillers until the skin has completely healed (usually 2-8
days).
Dermabrasion
A wire brush is used during the treatment. The
wire brush moves across the skin and removes the skin's top layers. A
new layer of skin will replace the damaged one after a few days. Laser
therapy is more painful than laser therapy. However, the skin will heal itself
slowly.
Fractional Laser Treatment
This seems to be the best treatment option,
according to statistics. It
works by removing scar cells from deeper within the skin. Fractional
laser therapy does not damage the top layer of tissue so healing takes less
time. This
type of treatment can leave someone looking a little sunburned for a few days.
These methods are not suitable for managing
"rolling" scars. A doctor will need to inject organic
material underneath the scar. It will heal the scar and restore healthy
skin.
Surgery is the last resort if none of these
methods are working. You
should not use cosmetics on scarred areas or acne. Cosmetics
and other products can make the situation worse. A reddish or brownish
mark on the skin caused by a bad zit should fade over time, much like the marks
on your knees that were left from falling from your bike when you were a child. It
may take up to 11 months for the scars to fade. You will likely never get
acne scars if you don't squeeze or pop the zits.
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