Acne Scarring

Since nearly everyone will experience acne at some time during their lives, it only stands to reason that a great number of people will also experience acne scarring. Acne by itself is a very frustrating skin condition. Add acne scarring to the mix and things can become really challenging! Luckily, there are advanced acne treatments now that can work to reduce the look of acne scarring, leaving behind skin that you are proud to call your own! The Cosmetic Matching Service can help you locate clinics in your area that are experienced in treating acne scarring. Just enter a scant amount of information about your skin problem and the service will match you with relevant clinics that are the best at what they do - within close proximity to your home.

Cause of Acne Scarring

An inflamed acne cyst, pustule, or papule can cause acne scarring. The process begins when a pore or follicle becomes engorged with excess bacterium, oil, or dead skin cells. The pore begins to swell and eventually break. If the break in the pore occurs near the skin's surface, the lesion is typically minor and won't take very long to heal completely. Inversely, if the break in the pore occurs deep within the wall of the follicle, the lesion is usually m ore serious. Infect matter from the cyst, pustule, or papule can overflow into the dermis, destroying healthy skin tissue. The skin reacts by forming new collagen fibers in an attempt to repair the damage. The new collagen does not provide as smooth an appearance, and to make matters worse - the body will often overproduce this collagen. This can leave a mass of raised tissue (aka scar) on the skin's surface. Acne scarring can also be depressed, due to the loss of tissue and trauma experienced as a result of the bursting cyst, pustule, or papule.

Treatment for Acne Scarring

Acne scarring can make you self-conscious about your appearance. Many people who are living with acne scarring feel unattractive. Acne scars are also a constant reminder of a painful time in your life if your acne caused you emotional and social problems. And while acne scarring treatments will not complete erase all evidence of your previous problem with acne, these treatments can greatly reduce the look of acne scarring. Your clinician may recommend one or more of these treatments for acne scarring in your individualized treatment plan:

• Dermabrasion
• Dermafillers
• Laser treatments
• Microdermabrasion
• Punch excision or punch grafting
• Steroid treatments
• Subcutaneous incision

Meeting with an Acne Scarring Specialist

Only a qualified clinician can determine the best course of treatment to improve the look of your skin and reduce the prevalence of acne scarring for your individual needs.

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