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:

 

  1. 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.
  2. 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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