AcneDay » acne scars http://www.acneday.com Acne, Acne Types, and Acne Treatment Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:56:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Acne for the Future http://www.acneday.com/2011/04/acne-for-the-future/ http://www.acneday.com/2011/04/acne-for-the-future/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:56:41 +0000 admin http://www.acneday.com/?p=180 The teenage years are ones fraught with insecurity, identity complications, and hard school work; the last thing teenagers need at the beginning of another hard day is to discover an unsightly pimple on their face or an acne breakout. Yet, in my opinion, even worse would be a permanent scar for the future.

Unfortunately, many teenagers decide to scratch off their acne, pop their pimples, or employ any other immediate action to rid themselves of the unsightly blemish. These of course leave scars for the future that follow teenagers forever. It is the recommendation of almost all doctors to treat these breakouts and pimples with some sort of topical medicine and allow the blemishes to leave on their own time. Teenage years will eventually end, the light at the end of the tunnel emerging to provide fun college years for some and jobs for others, but scars will follow them for life.

]]> http://www.acneday.com/2011/04/acne-for-the-future/feed/ 0 Early treatment is the best way to prevent acne scars http://www.acneday.com/2010/11/early-treatment-is-the-best-way-to-prevent-acne-scars/ http://www.acneday.com/2010/11/early-treatment-is-the-best-way-to-prevent-acne-scars/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:46:09 +0000 admin http://www.acneday.com/?p=158 Acne can happen at any age. But most common in adolescents and young adults. Most teenage acne sufferers worry about acne scars. The best way to prevent acne scars is early treatment. If there’s no early treatment, acne can leave permanent scars. If unfortunately that you get acne scars, they’re still treatable. Once scarring has occurred, the doctor may suggest a medical or surgical procedure to help reduce the scars.

A superficial laser may be used to treat irregular scars. Dermabrasion (or microdermabrasion), which is a form of “sanding down” scars, is sometimes used. Another treatment option for deep scars caused by cystic acne is the transfer of fat from another part of the body to the scar. In extreme cases, a doctor may also inject a synthetic filling material under the scar to improve its appearance.

Source: National Institutes of Health

]]> http://www.acneday.com/2010/11/early-treatment-is-the-best-way-to-prevent-acne-scars/feed/ 0 Getting Rid of Acne Scars – Important Facts That You Must Understand http://www.acneday.com/2009/06/getting-rid-of-acne-scars-important-facts-that-you-must-understand/ http://www.acneday.com/2009/06/getting-rid-of-acne-scars-important-facts-that-you-must-understand/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:27:05 +0000 admin http://www.acneday.com/?p=82 By Zacky Lim

After getting painful and unsightly pimples in your skin, the next thing that you have to worry about is the scarring. There are skin types that are more prone to scars. People with oily skin are the ones who usually get deep or dark scars which can be hard to get rid of.

There are several types of scarring. The first one is called the ice pick scars. Like the name suggests, these scars are small, like the pricking of an ice pick. The scars can be shallow or deep. You can usually find ice pick scars on the cheeks. The second type is boxcar scars, which look a lot like the scars that you can find after someone had chicken pox. The third one is called rolling scars, which is the result of the damaging of the tissue under the skin.

The type of treatment that you will get will depend on the type of acne scar that you have. Always remember that every scar treatment has its own set of pros and cons, and if one treatment worked well for one person, it does not mean that it can work wonders for you too. There are some who ended up having worse scar problems because they went for the wrong type of treatment.

To make sure that you get the right type of scar treatment, you have to consult a reputable dermatologist. He will know how to remove your scars by determining the type of skin that you have.

And now I would like to offer you more free acne information, tips and resources when you come to my website. You can get your instant access at http://www.GetRidOfAcneScar.com

From Zacky Lim – The passionate and helpful friend who provide valuable acne information at http://www.GetRidOfAcneScar.com

Article Source: EzineArticles.com

]]> http://www.acneday.com/2009/06/getting-rid-of-acne-scars-important-facts-that-you-must-understand/feed/ 0 How to help prevent acne and acne scars? http://www.acneday.com/2009/05/how-to-help-prevent-acne-and-acne-scars/ http://www.acneday.com/2009/05/how-to-help-prevent-acne-and-acne-scars/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 19:41:07 +0000 megdilts http://www.acneday.com/?p=74 You can help prevent acne flare-ups and scars by taking good care of your skin:

* Clean your skin gently with a mild soap or cleanser twice a day―once in the morning and once at night. You should also gently clean the skin after heavy exercise. Avoid strong soaps and rough scrub pads. Harsh scrubbing of the skin may make acne worse. Wash your entire face from under the jaw to the hairline and rinse thoroughly. Remove make-up gently with a mild soap and water. Ask your doctor before using an astringent.
* Wash your hair on a regular basis. If your hair is oily, you may want to wash it more often.
* Do not squeeze or pick at acne lesions. This can cause acne scars.
* Avoid getting sunburned. Many medicines used to treat acne can make you more prone to sunburn. Many people think that the sun helps acne, because the redness from sunburn may make acne lesions less visible. But, too much sun can also increase your risk of skin cancer and early aging of the skin. When you’re going to be outside, use sunscreen of at least SPF 15. Also, try to stay in the shade as much as you can.
* Choose make-up and hair care products that are “non-comedogenic” or “non-acnegenic.” These products have been made in a way that they don’t cause acne. You may also want to use products that are oil-free.
* Avoid things that rub the skin as much as you can, such as backpacks and sports equipment.
* Talk with your doctor about what treatment methods can help your acne. Take your medicines as prescribed. Be sure to tell your doctor if you think medicines you take for other health problems make your acne worse.

Source: Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

]]> http://www.acneday.com/2009/05/how-to-help-prevent-acne-and-acne-scars/feed/ 0 When is surgery used for acne scarring? http://www.acneday.com/2009/05/when-is-surgery-used-for-acne-scarring/ http://www.acneday.com/2009/05/when-is-surgery-used-for-acne-scarring/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 18:14:00 +0000 megdilts http://www.acneday.com/?p=72 If you have scarring, your dermatologist may suggest surgery to help heal acne lesions and remove scarring. A laser can reshape scar tissue and reduce redness. Dermabrasion is a type of surgery that can remove surface scars and reduce the depth of deep scars. Another option is to transfer fat from one part of the body to the face. In some cases, a single treatment can help scarring. But for lasting results, several are often needed. There are also topical treatments for acne scarring.

Photodynamic therapy is a new acne treatment. It begins with light microdermabrasion. This is used to remove dead skin cells on the face’s surface. Then, an acid is put on the skin for 30 to 60 minutes. After this period, the acid is taken off. Lastly, the skin is treated with a laser. This treatment is still being researched, but seems to give positive long-term results.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

]]> http://www.acneday.com/2009/05/when-is-surgery-used-for-acne-scarring/feed/ 0