Microdermabrasion for Back Acne
The skin acts as a protective portal for our bodies. As the body's largest organ, skin appearance reflects our overall health. Acne can leave scars, which can be a painful reminder of the skin condition and may affect a patient's self esteem. Scar prevention and the proper treatment of acne are the most effective methods to prevent acne scars. However, there are a number of treatments to help reduce the appearance of acne scars. Severe scarring may require invasive surgery.
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Back acne
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Acne can affect the face, chest and back. Acne on the back is often referred to as back acne. Back acne can be embarrassing and painful. Like acne on the face, acne on the back is caused by excess sebum or dirt that clogs pores, causing painful lesions known as acne.
Microdermabrasion
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Many spas offer microdermabrasion treatments. Many physicians and spas use microdermabrasion as a treatment for acne. A microdermabrasion machine is a hand-held device that exfoliates the skin with pressurized aluminum oxide crystals accompanied by a suction device, according to Clinicaltrials.gov. The technique combines abrasion and negative pressure to remove debris from pores that may cause acne lesions in patients.
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Acne scars
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Microdermabrasion is used for the treatment of acne scars. The skin cells aren't damaged, which makes the procedure a mild treatment. However, results are subtle and scars may still be noticeable even after several sessions, according to the Mayoclinic. If scarring is severe, dermabrasion or laser resurfacing may be necessary.
Mixed treatments
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Some treatments combine microdermabrasion with other techniques. One such is photodynamic therapy. A doctor will apply a light microdermabrasion to remove dead skin cells from the skin. Then, acid is placed on the skin for 30 minutes and is then removed. Finally, a doctor will treat the affected area with a laser.
Treatment
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Treatment with microdermabrasion on the back takes about 40 minutes. A technician will wash the back area and apply an astringent to clean the area and remove oils. The crystals will polish the skin. It will take at least 40 minutes for the procedure, depending upon the strength of the peel. After the treatment a technician will apply a soothing toner and moisturizer to help calm the skin. You may feel as if you have a mild sunburn. However, microdermabrasion is popular because it is painless and requires no recovery time after the procedure, according to Dermanetwork.
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References
- Photo Credit bare back image by msw from Fotolia.com a girl with a towel turban on her head sitting in bathrobe image by Elena Vdovina from Fotolia.com
