How to Determine the Best Treatment for Acne Scars

Acne and the resulting scars can have a number of causes, such as genetic disposition, diet, cleansing regimes and even mental and emotional stress. When seeking treatment for your acne scars, it is important to treat the acne that is causing the scars as well. There are a number of ways that you can battle your acne and treat the scars, you just need to figure out which is the right one for you.

Instructions

1. Speak to a dermatologist first and foremost to help you determine the types of scars you are suffering from and the treatments that are suitable for your types of acne scars. Treatments might include at home solutions such as simple topical ointments or microdermabrasion kits, or may require medical treatments such as chemical peels, collagen injections, skin resurfacing or laser scar removal.

2. Talk to a psychologist as well, as some acne problems and their resulting scars may be more emotional than physical. Stress, anxiety and depression all release chemicals and hormones into the body that trigger outbreaks and reduce the body's ability to heal and regenerate tissues. Often cognitive, behavioral or biofeedback therapies are effective treatments for both acne and acne scars.

3. Get advice from a certified nutritionist. While most medical professionals agree that diet has very little to do with the causes of acne or scarring, vitamin and mineral deficiencies or poor diet can indeed effect the rate at which your body heals and regenerates tissues. A nutritionist can take a look at your daily diet and help you determine simple and effective ways to improve health as well as the quality of your skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Because causes of acne, types of scars and rates of healing are different for each and every person. You may need to use more than one form of treatment or experiment with a variety of treatments before you find what works for you.