subject: Acne Scars [print this page] The biggest problem with acne is that it spares no one and can strike either teenagers or adults. It does not even spare kids or babies as for that matter. Teenagers and adults spend a significant portion of their time trying to get rid of acne. Many people are still struggling to encounter the menace of facial skin problem called acne.
As per the medical research, acne is a part of the process of growth of a person. It happens when the girl or a boy passes from the childhood to the teen stage. People, who suffer from acne, have to contend with the scars that the condition leaves behind. The worst part of the matter is that the acne scars or the scars of acne can have a much more negative and permanent impact on the individual than the problem of acne. People who suffer from acne should learn to accept the fact that when they do not resist the temptation to rub or scratch the affected areas of the acne, scars form as a result.
The fact of the matter remains that the person has to bear with the scars of the acne throughout the major part of the life of the individual. This becomes a major problem. Acne patients tend to develop various types of complexes and this can leave them feeling miserable. The prime cause of acne scars is the fact that there is insufficient connective tissue to replace the damage done by acne. This is what gives acne victims scars. These scars have a pitted and bumpy appearance.
Acne scars, whether they are caused by inflammation or manipulation, scars do go away with time. If however they remain, then one can think in terms of using chemical peels, dermabrasion, silicone implants or other advanced techniques such as laser treatment. Fruit acids containing alpha hydroxyl acids or beta hydroxyl acids are one of the primary methods of removing acne scars.
If you are suffering from acne scars, then there is no need to suffer from any inferiority complex. Be positive and consult a dermatologist who can give you sound advice.
