Acne affects as much
as 80% of teenagers and others in their early twenties, while most get
out with only a few minor acne scars, some even without any at all;
there is also a notable percentage that suffers from acne scars.
There
are two types of skin problems caused by acne that can be recognized as
acne scars, one is the red pigmentation that appears after acne has
healed. These contrary to popular belief, are not scars, rather, these
are post-inflammatory lesions which occurs as the acne heals, and these
can be present for up to 6-12 months. If however the pigmentation that
you see lasts longer than the said period, you may be facing acne scars.
Acne
scars come from connective tissue that the body uses to repair damage
done to a certain area. Together with antibodies and white blood cells,
they work together to heal the wound. After the healing process, you are
left with a scar.
Acne scars can develop as long as acne is
present, so one good form of prevention is actually preventing acne.
However, Acne scars can also be prevented even with the presence of
acne. This is done by facilitating the healing of the acne, the faster
it heals, the shallower the acne scar will be, making it easier to
treat, or may need no treatment at all.
There are two
dermatologically tested ways to facilitate the healing of acne, one is
the use of Tretinoin, it’s a form of vitamin A, which speeds up the
skin’s healing and renovation process shortening the inflammation
period, thus preventing Acne scars.
The other treatment used by
most dermatologists for Acne scar prevention is the use of
Aplpha-Hydroxy Acids of AHA’s and Beta-Hydroxy Acids or BHA’s. These
help the skins remodeling process, with the right concentration and
proper application; these can also prevent acne scars.
Without
the complicated chemicals and difficult dermatological treatments, you
can also help prevent acne scars by treating your skin righteously.
Avoid sun exposure, this can cause even more skin damage and may hamper
the healing process of your skin. Wear sunscreen that has SPF 15 or
higher. Picking at scabs never helped either. Never pick on acne as it
heals; it interferes with the healing process and might worsen the
resulting acne scar.
Of course, not even the most rigorous person
can prevent acne scar, with the stress of everyday life, facial and
other skin problems are really hard to avoid, there are however
treatments available for acne scars, here are some of them.
Dermal Fillers
Collagen
or other fillers are injected into the acne scar to raise is just a
bit, so that it will be the same level as your skin, these treatments
aren’t permanent though. They mostly last 3-6 months and you’ll need
additional injections after that.
Punch Excision
This method
is effective for some types of scars. It includes the surgical tool that
matches the size of the scar; it can be compared to a cookie dough
cutter. This tool cuts the scar out and the remaining wound is then
sewed back together. The resulting scar will be unnoticeable, but if it
is, it’ll be easier for laser resurfacing to treat it. Other types of
this treatment include the use of skin grafts.
Laser Resurfacing
Laser
resurfacing is a very popular and fast treatment for acne scars. Laser
resurfacing basically works by burning a measure upper layer of the
skin, and then letting it heal, leaving a newer looking skin. However,
care must be taken after the procedure; the correct post operative
procedure determines the success of the operation.
Kirsten Hawkins
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