Acne Scar Healing

What Are Acne Scars

Acne manifests itself as skin blemishes that range from whiteheads, blackheads to pustules and acne scars. Acne scar healing is required when the original outbreak of acne has not healed well and the infection of the pustules and skin is extended and severe. There are several types of acne scar. The most common of these are called ice pick scars, they show up as deep pits and are a classic sign of acne scarring. Box car scars are angular scars that tend to occur on the temple and cheeks, similar in appearance to chickenpox scars they can be both superficial or deep. Scars that give the skin a wave like appearance a known as rolling scars. Finally pigmented scars, these are usually the result of cystic acne and leave behind an inflamed red mark.

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What Method To Use?
 
There are a variety of acne scar healing methods some of which may be as simple as home remedies, while others may need consultations with skin doctors or dermatologists. The need for acne scar healing is not in itself a matter of medical urgency. The scars do not threaten the physical health of the person or directly affect any of the bodies functions. This of course does not take into account psychological issues regarding the need for acne scar healing, this is a different matter entirely. People put great store in their physical appearance, and acne scars, which usually occur in the face, can be debilitating for many. Thus some people have the need to seek out methods of acne scar healing.

Fillers

This acne scar healing option uses collagen or fats to fill up the scar left by acne. This is one of the more common and safer forms of acne scar healing methods but it should be noted this is only a temporary not permanent solution. In what can be as little as six weeks the injected collagen or fat is absorbed into the body and the individual is left with hollow scars again. Injecting more of these fillers is basically safe and can be done as soon as the collagen or fats goes away.

Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels

Both microdermabrasion and dermabrasion employ the same principal of scrubbing away the uppermost layer of skin to diminish the appearance of acne scars. This acne scar healing method can be quite expensive and can wreak havoc on sensitive skin since it has the ability to thin the skin. The same goes for chemical peel treatments that use harsh chemicals to slough off the upper layer of skin to reveal new skin with less of the scarring.

Laser

Laser resurfacing uses laser technology to take away the topmost layer of skin that has the most acne damage and to heat up the skin layer next to this. The heating up prompts the formation of new skin which diminishes the appearance of the scar. This acne scar healing option may cost around $2,500 depending on which treatment center the acne scar healing is done, so it is not a cheap method, especially for those on a tighter budget.

Don't Add To The Problem

We should note that much of the scarring that occurs after an attack of acne can be avoided. People become impatient and rather than wait for any treatment they are using to do its job, try to speed up the process by removing the acne themselves. When sufferers try to pop cysts or nodules scarring can become significantly worse. We recommend you allow any treatments or medication you may be using be allowed to do its job.