Acne doesn't last long in most cases but traces of acne can last long
. Acne can leave ugly traces on skin in the form of scars. If not treated properly they can lie permanently on skin depending upon the severity. However there are several methods to get rid of acne scars. Let us discuss a few of them.
Laser scar treatments are among the familiar treatments for scars. In these treatments laser beam would be made to fall on affected areas. The high precise beam could heat up and destroy the dead cells and scars. They precisely have impact only on dead cells and do not affect living cells. Healing takes a few days which is far less when compared to healing duration in several other methods.
Chemical agents can be used to remove acne. Chemicals like salicylic acid can help in peeling out the acne from skin. Not only salicylic acid but other face masks containing alpha hydroxy acids and glycolic acids can do a lot good in treating scars.
Mechanical brushes can be used to brush out scars in mild cases. These may not be preferable in severe cases. These treatments are very cost effective. But they can bring a lot of side effects. The effectiveness of these treatments depend upon the dermatologist carrying out the treatment. The healing time could be around a month or longer in these treatments.
Apart from the discussed methods, there are even home remedies and natural remedies to cure scars. However these may be used only in mild cases and not in severe cases.