Most people escape the problem of acne scars as they grow up, however, some people bear the scars of their teenage acne for many years. These unsightly marks and imperfections can lead to low self-esteem and a lack of confidence that can last a lifetime.So what can be done about acne scars?The first and best way to deal with acne scars is to avoid them, because once acne causes scarring, it is extremely hard to shift.So whenever you have a...more
Acne leaves scars like any other injury to the skin. Cystic acne always leaves a scar while in some people even mild inflamed acne leaves scars. The scarring depends upon the individual's response to an injury. As we age, these scars become more visible because of loss of collagen in the skin. Let us look at the scar formation in acne.When acne begins resolving, you first notice a dark spot on the site. Most often it is PIH or Post inflammatory...more
As acne resolves, it leaves a hyperpigmented spot on the skin. This is the result of natural healing process. This hyperpigmentation mark slowly fades away and sometimes it takes up to a year. If after a year also you see a mark, you have an acne scar. Let us discuss about the type of acne scars in detail.Acne scars are of two types -keloids and depressed scars. Keloids are raised scars. Keloids form in few people and a keloid is a mass of tissues that grows on the site of the injury. Keloids are difficult to treat and look very ugly. Keloids are more commonly found on male torsos. Other type of increased tissue formation scar is called hypertrophic scar. Hypertrophy means overgrowth.Majority of people form depressed scars. The depressed scars form as a result of loss of tissue at the acne site. The tissue is lost when the acne spreads inside the skin and gets attacked by the white blood cells. Some collagen is lost in this process. The new skin grows over the depression and a depressed scar forms. The depressed scars are classified in to three types- ice pick scars, boxcar scars and rolling scars.Icepick scars-Icepick scars are commonly deep scars. They may also be superficial....more
Acne scars are treated with many physical and surgical procedures. To begin with let us discuss about PIH or Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. This is the dark color that is seen as the acne resolves. These are not true scars and fade away in about an year. To speed up the fading away of this discoloration-Use a Retinoid or AHA based formula...more
The problem of acne is very common among the teenagers as well as the adults. But the life span of acne may vary from person to person. So, for few it is a short, while for others it may seem like an eternity. And finally, when acne gets treated, the next question is how long would it take for the acne red marks to go?People tend to get impatient...more
For millions of Americans acne is a real problem. While some might think it is a minor nuisance for teenagers, adult acne sufferers experience a wide range of complicated emotions from fear and embarrassment, to utter shame. For a long time, society has held the belief that acne is a teenage dilemma. So, when an adult experiences a breakout, quite possibly the first time in their life, they are confused. Acne is simply not an adult problem, or so they think.While most cases of acne are minor, severe cases left untreated can have far reaching consequences. Untreated acne can result in the scarring of facial tissue. Acne scars are the result of inflammation. Inflammation occurs when sebum, bacteria and dead cells clog the hair follicle. There are two types of scars which occur.1. The scar tissue creates a depression in the facial tissue. These are sometimes referred to as ice-pick scars.2. The scar tissue thickens creating raised facial tissue such as keloids(hypertrophy scars).There is no way of predicting who is more prone to scarring and to what degree. Some people may experience scarring, and over the course of time see the degree of scarring diminish. Others may see no change in...more
" Thou are all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee." Song of Solomon 4:7.The above passage was taken from the old testament in the Bible. Even then, people equated beauty with good clear skin. The unfortunate who have acne, or worse, acne scars,...more
Let's face it: nobody wants to be embarrassed because of acne invasions on their face. There are safe and natural treatments for addressing acne and other skin disorders as well as prescription medications. The really big problem with prescription...more
There are few things that we think about as much as we think about our faces. Our hair may come in a close second, but most are concerned with how they look when they are meeting people and talking with them face to face. It's not really all about...more
Acne skin care involves washing one's face gently with a mild cleanser, both in the morning and evening or after a sweaty exercise. Some people who suffer from acne due to too much oil production and outbreaks use rough scrub pads and strong...more
Acne is a common skin condition. It occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. Mostly it affects that areas where the largest oil glands founds in the human body, including the nose, forehead, cheeks, chin, back, and trunk. It is also...more
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