Treatment for Scars left behind by Acne

Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms.  It is a skin condition that affects up to 80 percent of people in their early adult years and up to 5 percent of older adults - called adult acne. While some may get rid of their acne with no permanent effects, others may find themselves with acne scars.

Although it is not a life threatening condition, acne can be upsetting and disfiguring when severe acne can lead to serious and permanent scarring.  Even less severe cases can lead to scarring. Scar removal treatment depends of the severity and type of scarring. Common types of scars include ice pick scars and boxcar scars.

Ice pick scars usually appear as narrow and sharp as if the skin has been punctured by an ice pick. They are very slim and narrow but are dug deep into the skin's surface affecting the dermis as well as the subcutaneous layer.

Boxcar scars tend to be round or oval shaped depressions that have sharp vertical edges. They are most often shallow, although some can be deep and are wider in diameter.

Types of Acne Scar Removal Treatments

*Punch Excision: This procedure is most often used on deeper scars. A punch biopsy tool is used which is matched to the size of your scar. The scar is then excised with the punch tool and the skin edges are sutured together. The scar created due to the procedure is small and fades with time.

*Laser Resurfacing: This laser treatment is common for many types of skin defects. The lasers burn the top layers of skin to allow deeper healthier layers to surface.

*Dermabrasion: This procedure can be very effective. A high speed brush is used to remove surface skin and change the form of scars. More shallow surface scars are completely eliminated while deeper scars become more superficial.

*Microdermabrasion: This procedure is similar to dermabrasion but works at a shallower level. This treatment uses aluminum oxide crystals that pass through a vacuum tube to remove surface skin. Only cells on the very surface of the skin are removed. Because it is a shallow procedure, it is common that multiple treatments may be required.

*Chemical Peels: This is a treatment where an acid solution is used to remove the damaged surface layers of skin. Chemical peels for acne are known to enhance and smooth the skin's texture. There are different types of chemicals peels and your doctor can help recommend an appropriate option depending on the type and severity of your scars as well as your desired outcome. The chemical solutions commonly include alpha hydroxyl acids such as lactic, salicylic and glycolic acids.

There are numerous options for acne scars removal, and it is important to feel comfortable about which is appropriate for you. Keep in mind that these treatments strongly depend on the type and severity of the scars as well as the desired outcome. Some of these treatments can be pretty painful and expensive and therefore it is important to also research more natural options that can also promise great results.

Some of the most uncomfortable procedures are those that treat ice pick scars and boxcar scars. But these costly and painful treatment options, such as chemical peels, may not be necessary.

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