subject: Acne Scars - Prevention And Treatment [print this page] 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 their condition. The only way to prevent or lessen the possibility of scars is to pursue treatment from the onset of acne. Treatment needs to be consistent and continuous until the patient no longer suffers from breakouts.
If you do experience scarring there are options available to you to remove or lessen the appearance of the scars. These options should be discussed with your dermatologist.
Some of the most common treatment methods are:
Collagen injections
Autologous fat transfer
Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion
Laser Treatment
No treatment can offer the promise of complete skin restoration. Treatments only improve the appearance of the scar tissue by making it less noticeable. The best option is seeking treatment before scars occur.
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