subject: A Look At How Facial Scars Affect One's Self-confidence [print this page] Scars left by acne can cause an individual to have a low self-confidence. In our teenaged years, we may have endured a constant crop of red pustules known as pimples on our face. It's one of those experiences that we had to face while growing up. Some individuals outgrow their pimples but suffer permanently from the scarring these pustules leave behind.
The overactive sebaceous glands of adolescents are usually the main contributors for the occurrence of acne on an individual's face. The glands produce oil that can trap dirt in skin pores. The dirt mixed with oil that accumulates in the blocked skin pores provides the ideal place for bacterial growth. The bacteria is the cause of the scarlet pustules we call "pimples."
There are 4 basic varieties of scars left by pimples. Ice-pick scars are described as those pit-like scars on the skin. Another type is called rolling scar. Rolling scars have a shallow and broad depth. Boxcar-type acne scars are commonly found on the sides of the head or the cheeks; these scars are quite similar to scars left by chickenpox, having angular and well-defined edges. Keloidal and hypertrophic scars are bumpy tissues on the surface of the skin.
You should not imagine that all is lost, nonetheless. Dermatologists and aesthetic practitioners guarantee those people who are plagued by acne scars that these can clear up. Generally, treatment for scarring should start while the scars are still new. Through this, the skin's radiance can be restored faster. Nevertheless, dermatologists can still help an individual regain their skin's smoothness even if the scars caused by acne are already old.
The application of specially formulated lotions and chemical peels are the best treatments for acne scars. These procedures encourage the exfoliation of the topmost layer of the epidermis so as to reveal a smoother skin layer.
The use of a diamond tip to slough off dead skin cells is known, in medical terms, as microdermabrasion. The method, which can be done in 1 to 1 1/2 hours, does not require an extended hospital stay for the patient. This is an ideal treatment for heavily pigmented skin, skin damaged by exposure to the sun, and - of course - acne scars.
In case the acne scar is quite heavy or really old, several treatment sessions might be prescribed in order to totally restore the skin to its natural glow.
