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Article Title: Acne Scars – Cause, Prevention And Treatment
Author: Kirsten Hawkins
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Acne affects as much as 80% of teenagers and others in their
early twenties, while most get out with only a few minor acne
scars, some even without any at all; there is also a notable
percentage that suffers from acne scars.

There are two types of skin problems caused by acne that can be
recognized as acne scars, one is the red pigmentation that
appears after acne has healed. These contrary to popular
belief, are not scars, rather, these are post-inflammatory
lesions which occurs as the acne heals, and these can be
present for up to 6-12 months. If however the pigmentation that
you see lasts longer than the said period, you may be facing
acne scars.

Acne scars come from connective tissue that the body uses to
repair damage done to a certain area. Together with antibodies
and white blood cells, they work together to heal the wound.
After the healing process, you are left with a scar.

Acne scars can develop as long as acne is present, so one good
form of prevention is actually preventing acne. However, Acne
scars can also be prevented even with the presence of acne.
This is done by facilitating the healing of the acne, the
faster it heals, the shallower the acne scar will be, making it
easier to treat, or may need no treatment at all.

There are two dermatologically tested ways to facilitate the
healing of acne, one is the use of Tretinoin, it’s a form of
vitamin A, which speeds up the skin’s healing and renovation
process shortening the inflammation period, thus preventing
Acne scars.

The other treatment used by most dermatologists for Acne scar
prevention is the use of Aplpha-Hydroxy Acids of AHA’s and
Beta-Hydroxy Acids or BHA’s. These help the skins remodeling
process, with the right concentration and proper application;
these can also prevent acne scars.

Without the complicated chemicals and difficult dermatological
treatments, you can also help prevent acne scars by treating
your skin righteously. Avoid sun exposure, this can cause even
more skin damage and may hamper the healing process of your
skin. Wear sunscreen that has SPF 15 or higher. Picking at
scabs never helped either. Never pick on acne as it heals; it
interferes with the healing process and might worsen the
resulting acne scar.

Of course, not even the most rigorous person can prevent acne
scar, with the stress of everyday life, facial and other skin
problems are really hard to avoid, there are however treatments
available for acne scars, here are some of them.

Dermal Fillers
Collagen or other fillers are injected into the acne scar to
raise is just a bit, so that it will be the same level as your
skin, these treatments aren’t permanent though. They mostly
last 3-6 months and you’ll need additional injections after
that.

Punch Excision
This method is effective for some types of scars. It includes
the surgical tool that matches the size of the scar; it can be
compared to a cookie dough cutter. This tool cuts the scar out
and the remaining wound is then sewed back together. The
resulting scar will be unnoticeable, but if it is, it’ll be
easier for laser resurfacing to treat it. Other types of this
treatment include the use of skin grafts.

Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is a very popular and fast treatment for acne
scars. Laser resurfacing basically works by burning a measure
upper layer of the skin, and then letting it heal, leaving a
newer looking skin. However, care must be taken after the
procedure; the correct post operative procedure determines the
success of the operation.


About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a freelance writer
specializing in skin conditions such as acne and rosacea.
Visit http://www.acnesolution411.com/ for more information on
acne and acne treatments.
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