Acne Cured - The EBook
Friday, March 16, 2007
Statistics say that approximately 80% of people suffer from acne between the age of 14 and 21. For most, it is a phase that, though temporary, causes pain and problems to a teenager. It may even cause unwanted changes to your face. This is just about the whole problem in a nutshell. It isn’t the end of the world. However, this is just one kind of acne. The other type is far more painful and can even leave acne scars. Scars maybe caused by both mild and severe acne, but it is the latter that the chance of scarring gets multiplied.
Just like any scar, an acne scar is also the result of either tissue damage or tissue loss. Tissue damage scars take place when our body tries to mend wounded tissue or safeguard it from infections. It sends a special chemical called collagen to the affected region. However, the same chemical when produced in excess transforms into a fibrous mass that is coarse to the touch. In the case of tissue loss, which is another regular cause of acne scarring, the scars themselves may be of many types. For example, depressed scars, atrophic macules, “ice pick” scars, soft scars, etc.
Acne scars can be treated effectively by choosing from a wide array of treatment procedures. These techniques help to almost return the skin back to its normal look. Even then, restoring the skin to its former glory may not be always possible. The number of acne scar treatments is over-whelming. Selection of the treatment technique depends on the type of acne you have, acuteness of scarring and your budget. A dermatologist is the best judge of which technique to use for the acne scar treatment.
The most prevalent acne scar treatment is to inject collagen under the surface of the scarred area of skin. This causes the skin to puff up slightly and diminishes the appearance of the scar. Another common acne scar treatment is to extract fat from some other part of the body and inject it into the affected skin. This fills up the depression in the scarred area. This technique is known as “autologus fat transfer”. The downside to this practice is that it needs to be repeated from time to time, as fat is absorbed into the body, thus rendering the treatment temporary.
Dermatologists may also suggest “dermabrasion” or laser techniques, both of which are highly effective. Other techniques like skin grafting and surgery are often resorted to in acute cases.
Hence, we have an overview of various acne scar treatment techniques.
Paul Heitman is the owner of http://www.facing-acne.com
The website that contains information and resources on acne cures.
While it's easy to find acne treatments, finding the just the right treatment or treatment product for you is very important. I've learned a lot over the years, as a registered nurse, about acne, acne scars, and acne treatments.
Tip! Hormone Pills: They are not effective in curbing the growth rate of acne. Most of the women rush to treat themselves with different hormone pills which is wrong and unnecessary. Acne is a common problem and as such, it has a lot of treatments available. Most people who are dealing with acne go to [...]
Acne is a common problem and as such, it has a lot of treatments available. Most people who are dealing with acne go to their local drug store and buy one of the many over-the-counter medications, often based on ads they’ve seen on TV or in magazines.
The better way to choose the medication, however, is to consult with a doctor or pharmacist to get their informed recommendation. Even though acne is common - and in many cases fairly minor - a health care professional will be able to suggest the best treatment for your particular form of acne.
Deciding on which product to use can be tough, with the large selection to choose from. It’s a good idea to have some knowledge of the various ingredients in acne treatments to help you make an informed choice.
One of the most widely used ingredients in acne medication is benzoyl peroxide. It’s found in various gels and ointments and does its job by fighting the bacteria that cause pimples. It will also work well for removing dead skin cells. These dead skin cells combine with sebum to form the blackheads and whiteheads that are common with acne.
Benzoyl peroxide has been shown as a safe and effective treatments for minimizing lesions. You can continue to use it after your acne has cleared up to help keep your skin acne free.
The primary side effect from benzoyl peroxide use is dry skin, which you can minimize by decreasing how often you apply it. It also stains clothing and can bleach your hair, so be careful when using it.
Another common ingredient in acne products is salicylic acid. This help to clear away the dead skin cells that can lead to blackheads and whiteheads. Using these products after your acne has cleared up will help to avoid future problems. The main side effect from this ingredient is again dry skin.
Other ingredients you will often see in acne treatments are resorcinol and sulphur. Of all these ingredients, benzoyl peroxide is really the most versatile. It can be used in bars or liquid cleaners, lotions, gels and creams, giving you lots of options to choose from.
John Lenaghan writes about acne scar treatment methods and other acne related topics on the Acne Squad website. For more information visit http://www.acnesquad.com
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