Acne Scars
August 14, 2007
Acne scars can occur when severe acne causes deep cysts to occur on the face, neck, chest or other areas and they aren't cared for properly. If that happens, the scars can last for a lifetime or require specialized acne scar removal treatments to get rid of the scars. Even though scar removal is an option, ideally you'll want to prevent the scars from happening in the first place or treat them early on if they do show up.
One of the biggest things you can do to prevent acne scars it never pick, squeeze or otherwise "mess with" your acne. This is a really bad way to try to get rid of your acne (even though it can be frustrating, demoralizing and a huge emotional drain). Try your best not to pick at it though since that can spread the acne and just make matters worse. Instead, try using one of several acne treatments available to help you get rid of that acne.
The various types of acne scars can be broken down into three categories or types. This helps medical professionals when diagnosing your acne and recommending the most beneficial treatment. The three types are called icepick, boxcar and rolling.
The icepick type acne scars are sharp, thin scars and get their name from the fact that when they show up, they resemble what it would look like if the skin was cut with an icepick. Even though they're usually thin scars, they also run deep into the skin, deep into the dermis or subcutaneous layer.
The boxcar type scar looks a bit different, with round pits and sharp sides. If these are relatively shallow scars, then techniques like dermabrasion or laser resurfacing might be effective.
The last acne scar type, the rolling scar, typically looks like it has a rolling surface (hence the name) and are caused by the skin folding in to the subcutaneous layer below the surface. These scars can be treated by breaking up the tissue that's causing the skin to fold in the first place and is usually done using a procedure known as subcutaneous incision or similar methods.
Other acne scar treatmement methods are being tested as well. However, when it comes to acne scars and many other ailments, the best treatment is really prevention. Therefore, it's important to refrain from picking or squeezing acne that has already formed in order to help prevent long-term scarring down the road.
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