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What Is An Acne Scar And How Can It Be Treated
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Severe forms of acne unfortunately are often accompanies by scarring. The nodules from the acne are leave a permanent scar. If you're dealing with this type of acne, you need to seek treatment as soon as possible to prevent more severe acne from occurring, and to treat the scar. If you have nodules with your acne, be sure to visit your doctor- or dermatologist if you have one- and they will prescribe treatment for your type.
If you already have acne scarring, there are some things you can do to help your skin.
One such form of treatment is laser resurfacing which can either be carried out at your doctor or dermatologist's clinic. This form of treatment removes the damaged top layer of skin and then tightens the middle layer which leaves the skin smoother.
Laser resurfacing can take between a few minutes, up to an hour to do. Before starting, the doctor will numb your skin with a local anesthesia. This will help lessen your pain from the procedure. It typically takes between 3 to 10 days for your skin to heal completely after having it done.
Another way for treating acne scarring is by dermabrasion which uses a rotating wire brush or spinning diamond instrument that wears down the surface of the person's skin. Then as the skin heals after this treatment a new smoother layer of skin replaces the abraded one.
However you may find that it takes longer for your skin to heal after this type of treatment and can take from 10 days to 3 weeks for it to heal completely.
After going through either of these procedures, the skin will turn red. This redness may last for several months. Something else to keep in mind is that these procedures only work for those who do not have active acne present.
Your doctor might suggest a more mild chemical peel or microdermasion instead, depending on the severity of your acne scarring. These can usually be done right away in the doctor's office, and will help to improve the appearance of your acne scars. If your scarring is deeply indented in the skin, your doctor may very well suggest surgery.
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If you're looking for a pimple remedy that actually works, check out the Acne Squad website. You'll find lots of helpful information for dealing with acne problems.
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