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Acne Scarring - What Are My Treatment Options? |
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Acne Scarring can have serious effects on a person's self-image
and emotional state. Fortunately there have been significant
advances in the treatment of acne-related scarring in recent
years. It is important to note that nothing will completely heal
the majority of scars.
Laser Therapy - Using lasers to treat scars is a new technology,
but is one of the most promising options for severe scarring.
The lasers remove the scarred skin, and encourage growth of new
skin in its place. After treatment, the skin will be pink and
swollen for a week or so. During this time, bandages need to be
kept over the skin to prevent infection. It takes months for the
skin to return to normal, but most people will see |
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less
noticeable scars and smoother skin. Laser scar treatment can be
quite expensive, however.
Surgical Therapy (Dermabrasion) - This form of scar treatment
uses a motorized burr, which usually contains diamond particles.
Diamonds are very strong abrasives when in a powder-form. A scab
will form once the procedure is completed. Once the wound is
healed, a smooth pink layer of new skin will appear. Multiple
treatments are often necessary, and each one can cost $1500.
Creams and Gels - There are many topical treatments that claim
to reduce the appearance of scars. Some contain Vitamin E and
other nutrients. Mederma is a popular brand name. Many people
report that it can improve scars in as little as 8 |
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The teenage years are when acne usually starts. The body starts producing more sebum, and in turn this sebum or oil clog up the hair follicles in the skin and cause acne. The sebum is excreted from the sebaceous glands to the skin surface.
I foolishly picked up a plastic honey bear that was in a pot of boiling water, and the honey squirted out all over the palm of my hand. Immediately, I ran it under cold water, and then I ran to get your book because I knew there was something I could put on burns that was natural: MUSTARD.
Global warming, decreasing ozone layer, exposure to multiple chemicals and cosmetics, faulty lifestyles and wrong eating habits, invasive fashions and the changing human behavioural patterns has lead to multiple skin problems from minor to those of major life threatening ones.
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weeks for new
scars, or 6 months for older scars. Results with topical
ointments like this will vary from person to person.
Collagen Injection - This is a temporary fix, where the
patient's own body fat or collagen is injected into the scar
site. This works well for some people with deep-pitted scars.
The material injected serves to raise the skin, and reduce the
pitted appearance, and wrinkling from the scar. However, this
procedure needs to be repeated every 6 months and can be
expensive.
Read more at www.adult-acne.org.
About the author:
Adam Sharp writes about acne at his website, http://www.adult-acne.org.
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