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Get Rid of Acne Scars now
Old doessometimes have less to do with aging than with a defect that causes thefacelook prematurely old. One such problem-and a fairly common one-is acne scars.
Acne scars is a commonskin conditions in the world, afflicting 40 to 50million people. Almost 82percent of people aged 13-28years have acne, most often on the face, chest and back. Although, acne is not restricted| to any age group; adults in their 20s, 30s and even into their 40s can get acne.Often acne responds to treatment and clears up without leaving scars.
Whether acne scarring is extensive or scattered, the look result can be less than wanted and even disturbing. Acne scars can give the skin an “tough” look. Scars may alsoresult in a look ofage as the skin loses its elasticity over the years.
There are treatments available to remove or improve acne scars.Many are over priced hype that will not improve the appearance of scars. Here are some basic facts about acne scars:
Keloids tend to “run in the family”-that is, there is a genetic predisposition to form keloids after tissue injury. African-Americans often have a predisposition to keloid formation. Some families also tend to form hypertrophic or thickened scars.
Superficial and deep soft scars are variable in size, and have sloping edges that merge with normal skin.
Atrophic macules are soft, flat scars that often have a bluish or violet color on white skin due to underlying blood vessels. Macules tend to fade over time and become less obvious.
How to get rid of Acne Scars
Now how to get rid of acne scars (1) as a procedure to remove or improve the scars, or (2) in conjunction with an overall program of skin rejuvenation.
Intralesional steroid injection (keloids)
Excisional surgery in selected cases
Laser treatment of acne scars is a newer technology but one that can be very effective in selected patients. The various energy and tissue-penetrating power of different lasers may be used to treat complex scars. For example, the deep tissue penetration of a YAG laser may be used to “sculpt” irregular scarring and the infrared beam of the carbon dioxide laser may be used to tighten collagen fibers in the skin and elevate depressed scars.
Acne scars are an undesirable reminder of a condition that can cause awkwardness and social isolation.
About the Author
A long time sufferer of Acne scars, who was able to clear his skin.
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