Acne Scar Treatment

By Eunice Eadie


In order to regain the smooth and beautiful texture of the skin after Acne infection that results to scars left behind, it is important to find the best method that will help in getting rid of the scars for good and remove the memories of the experiences during the infection. The scarring that is caused by bacteria around the hair follicles is usually ugly and cause black and dark patches on the skin. For the removal of these patches to be effected, you need to find the most effective methods for application.

The treatment methods so far have been seen dependant on the severity of the infection. Mild cases need a simple method to get rid of the scar for example using creams. For severe cases, it is difficult getting rid of the scars therefore they need a more effective method like surgery to help in treating the scars forever.

Some of the methods that have been approved are,

1.Acne laser resurfacing:-

This is done by a qualified medical doctor specialized in skin conditions ( the dermatologist) to do a skin resurfacing that will remove the affected skin together with the acne scars and get replaced by a second layer free from the scars. The method is slightly painful but an anesthesia can be used. It takes a very short time for the effect to be experienced.

2.Dermabrasion:-

This method works best in the treatment of the mild acne scars by removing the top layer of the skin leaving behind a smooth and soft skin to grow. The layer replacement results in the removal of the scars alongside. The method takes about a month before the effects are evident completely.

3.Fractional laser therapy:-

Application of this method is usually for the severe case of acne infection that may result to deeper scars on the skin surface. The method does not work like the other two by removing the top layer of the skin. It takes the shortest time for the effects to be realized but comes with sun burn experiences after treatment for some time. Application of the above methods will result to a complete effective treatment of the acne scars resulting to the initial beautiful and smooth skin. You have many other ways to treat Scars caused by acne. One such is to follow a step by step procedure on how to get rid of acne is our Acne no more guide.




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