Treatments For Acne Scars

Having acne prone skin is difficult but having scars from it is even worse. Those people who have to deal with acne scarring often feel embarrassed and afraid to be seen in public. Normally it is because the first thing that people see when they look at them is the scars on their face. There is a number of different acne scarring treatments that can effectively help to reduce the look of scars or remove them. Before people decide which treatment is right for them, they need to talk to their dermatologist and discuss each one with them. People also need to make sure that they know all of the risks involved for each one.

Acne is the disease of sebaceous glands. These glands of the skin are attached to the hair follicles. Sebaceous glands produce an oily matter called sebum. Pathogenic effects in sebaceous glands are believed to be due in large degree to change the levels of male hormones in human body. This hormone is usually connected with the growth and development that occurs between the ages of 12 and 21. Acne and resultant scar can however occur even in adulthood. The blocked skin pores, pimples and deep-seated cystic or nodular lumps, all symptoms of acne occur usually on face, neck, chest, shoulder, back and upper arms. Acne problem is common during puberty or during hormonal fluctuations as over productive oil glands and clogged pores are the main reasons behind the skin lesions.

Due to dust and environmental dirt that glandular oil cannot escape, as a result there is swelling in the area leading to skin lesions. Some sort of lesions might resemble acne. One such skin scar condition is called folliculitis that requires different methods of treatment than acne. If there are several recurrences it is difficult to treat. Acne scar can manifest itself in different forms of skin disorder like whiteheads, blackheads and most common forms of acne scars. These conditions may be severe with bacterial infection like raised papule or hardened nodule or even pus filled in them. The best way to take care of oily acne prone skin is to go slow on the make-up and remove the marks of make-up before going to sleep. Pricking a pimple might lead ton ugly scar and possibly lead to further skin infection.

Benzoyl Peroxide is a chemical which is highly recommended over the counter medicine for acne which gently exfoliates the skin and prevents bacterial infection. Vitamin A based adapalene and tretinoin are also considered to be effective for acne scar treatment. Some face massage creams might have drying and itching effect and so it is wise to use them in low dose. Isotretinoin is best product to use in case of severe nodular and cystic ones. Recent research on acne scar, however, has proved that it causes birth defects if taken during pregnancy and has been linked to certain side-effects like psychological ailments, depression and even suicidal streaks. During some advanced cases of acne problem oral antibiotics can work well which should be accompanied by strict medical supervision.

• John Palsson
• 21/02/2009, 8:59 PM
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