Skincare for Acne Newest Skin Care Solutions for Scars and Blemishes



Acne can cause a host of changes in the skin and, leave behind a few parting gifts: scars or hyper-pigmentation. But can these marks ever be vanquished Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Options for Acne Scars," discusses several brand-new advanced treatment options available which can improve the appearance of acne scars.

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What are acne scars According to Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, (acne) scars form when "the skin, in a desperate attempt to heal itself, produces lots of collagen to try to compensate for the lack of normal skin functioning." The result can be anything from a red spot or macule, to a raised scar to the typical 'pit' scarring commonly seen with more aggressive forms of acne. And, certain factors can affect how acne scars will fade: age of the scar, depth, intensity and to a certain extent-pigmentation of the skin.

One of the most commonly used, over-the-counter products to fade scars is hydroquinone. Sold at a 2% solution, hydroquinone is a chemical that suppresses melanin production in the skin, allowing the scar or hyperpigmentation left behind to fade back to a normal skin tone.

Herbal-based skin lighteners are perfect for those individuals who want to address hyperpigmentation, yet can't use hydroquinone. These formulas use herbal extracts to suppress melanin production, such as: liquorice, urva ursi or bearberry extract, kojic acid, azelaic acid and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Sun screen and sun protection must also be used in conjunction with both hydroquinone and herbal lighteners.

In-patient, doctor-administered treatments for reducing acne scars are another option. Because they are less invasive yet offer visible results, two popular methods are dermabrasion and non-ablative laser resurfacing, although there are other techniques which may also improve the appearance of scars.

Performed under sedation in a doctor's office, dermabrasion uses a machine with a rotating diamond or steel-edged wheel to 'sand' away the damaged skin, smoothing out imperfections. The procedure shows most promising results on skin that is not prone to hyper-pigmentation, or very fair-skin tones and must not be performed on skin that is actively breaking-out or cystic. After treatment, the skin may scab or feel very dry. Dermabrasion is best for minor imperfections and shallow pitting rather than deep scarring and multiple treatments may be required to obtain the best results.

Non-ablative laser resurfacing uses a laser to smooth damaged skin. However, unlike an ablative laser, which removes the top layer of skin, non-ablative lasers are not destructive and do not remove any skin, improving recovery time and minimizing side-effects. The procedure may take more than an hour for widespread scarring and treatment is often administered in phases over a set period of time. As with dermabrasion, the skin must be free of active acne lesions or outbreaks before any laser treatment is started, and extreme care should be taken when in the sun.

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Skincare for Acne Newest Skin Care Solutions for Scars and Blemishes