Acne_Scars___Is_There_Hope_

							Title:
Acne Scars – Is There Hope?


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436


Summary:
If you are one of the millions of people living with acne scars, there’s good news. There are many options
available to diminish these unseemly blemishes.



Keywords:
acne care, acne scar treatment



Article Body:
It is estimated that eighty percent of people between the ages of fourteen and twenty suffer from acne. For
most of us, acne is a short-lived annoyance during certain periods of our lives. Unfortunately, for some
people acne is painful long after the pimples have been treated. Scarring from acne is most common for
those who have suffered from severe acne, but scarring can affect anyone who has experienced acne.


If you are one of the millions of people living with acne scars, there’s good news. There are many options
available to diminish these unseemly blemishes. All of these techniques work to restore the normal, healthy
appearance of scarred skin; it may not always be possible to get rid of all acne scars, but with the right
treatment for you, no one will ever know you were scarred. Acne scar treatments vary in their approaches
depending on the severity of your scarring and your budget. You should discuss all of the available options,
costs, and side effects with your dermatologist.


Before we talk about the treatments available, we should take a look at why acne can cause scarring. The
primary reason for any kind of scar is tissue damage. When body tissue is damaged, our body tries to heal
and protect it from infection. In the case of acne, dead skin cells block the body’s pores, preventing the
secretion of natural oils in the skin. This creates a perfect environment for bacteria to grow, which irritates
the skin and causes acne. When acne is aggravated due to harsh scrubbing or other forms of physical
attention, it further aggravates the condition and harms the sensitive skin tissue. When the skin finally is able
to heal, a scar is left behind.


One of the most popular acne scar treatment techniques is injecting collagen under the surface of the scarred
skin. Collagen puffs out the skin and evens out the scarred area, making acne less noticeable. Another
important acne scar treatment technique is what is called autologous fat transfer. This process makes use of
your own body’s fat. Fat is taken from another part of your body and is injected into the affected part, filling
up the scar. This technique requires repeated applications because the fat is eventually absorbed into the
body, making the scar noticeable once again. Your dermatologist may suggest you try laser treatments or
dermabrasion. Both of these techniques are very effective. In the most extreme cases, skin grafting and skin
surgery may be considered.


Keep in mind that these are only a small number of the options available for acne scar treatment.




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