Acne 102: Available Acne Treatment

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In this article, we will further explore the options of treatment available for acne scars.

A treatment similar to dermabrasion is the laser resurfacing. The CO2 and Erb: Yag lasers are the most common used for laser resurfacing. These lasers destroy the epidermis and superficial dermal layer. As with dermabrasion, the affected skin is removed, and the damaged tissue is allowed to heal. Over time, the skin will reform as healthy collagen helps heal and restore texture to the damaged region. Because this treatment causes cell death, it can have similar risks as dermabrasion. Individuals with darker skin are still at risk for developing further scarring and hyperpigmentation as a result of this treatment.

For atrophic scarring, a needle can be inserted under the scar to release scar tissue. This procedure, known as subcision, has been shown effective as it can target the scar tissue beneath the skin, allowing healthy skin to regenerate and replace the damaged tissue. Patients require local anesthesia prior to treatment.

Deep ice pick scars can be treated through the use of punch excision and grafting. A device known as a punch is used to excise the scar tissue. The edges of the wound are then sewn together with a suture. The procedure replaces a scar with a scar, but the new scar is much smaller. While not directly removing the scar, it is possible to treat this new scar with other methods. For scars too large to treat in this method, a skin graft can be used. Grafts can be contoured with the skin through the use of dermabrasion.

In some cases fillers can be used to add volume to the skin. The procedure serves to flatten the acne scars, but is only temporary. Since this procedure requires re-injection of the filler material to maintain the effect, it is often used in addition to other treatments.

Scar tissue can also be removed through the use of chemical peels. Chemical peels damage the target area of the skin, promoting new tissue growth that improves the skin appearance. Comment on this post

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