How to Reduce Pitted Acne Scars
Acne causes pimples, cysts, nodules and a few other skin eruptions. These wounds to the skin result in scar tissue forming around the wound site. Because people scar in different ways due to genetic and overall health, some acne scars leave just a discoloration while others leave pitted scars. These types of scars look like small craters on the skin and for some people are very unattractive. But there are a variety of methods that have proven helpful for some people. Nothing is guaranteed but some improvement can usually be expected. Does this Spark an idea?
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Apply an over-the-counter scar cream or lotion once or twice a day. Look for one that offers treatment for pitted scars. With so many scar treatment products on the market it usually takes time to find the ones that actually improve the appearance of your scars. Scar creams and lotions are made with herbs, botanicals, chemicals or a combination of all three. The best thing to do is to choose one product and use it consistently for a few weeks or months. If no improvement occurs, move on to another product.
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Have a dermatologist perform dermabrasion. This medical technique uses a handheld rotating wire brush. The doctor brushes the pitted acne scars to sand them down. The removal of the top layer of skin allows new skin to grow that is in better condition and less pitted. The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery website states that dermabrasion smoothes the skin reducing the pitted areas. For severely pitted skin, a few treatments spaced several weeks apart maybe required. Dermabrasion is an expensive medical procedure but it offers good results.
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Have a dermatologist perform laser resurfacing. This medical treatment uses infrared light to vaporize the scar tissue. The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery website reports that laser resurfacing is one of the best treatments for scars. Unlike dermabrasion, laser resurfacing does not remove the top layer of skin. Instead the surface is not damaged, but the laser's heat promotes new skin cells to grow. Laser resurfacing is more expensive than dermabrasion.
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