Acne Scars
We are often
told to get our acne treated as soon as possible to avoid acne
scars, but that doesn’t help those that are
already living with scars. While some
people are not bothered by acne scars and assume that they will
gradually fade, others with acne scars experience a significant
decline in their self confidence and esteem, leading to
anxiety, depression, and in very severe cases an increase risk
of suicide.
Why do Acne Scars have such an
impact?
Because most
acne scars are located on the face, it is difficult to hide or
cover them. Many people who suffer from severe acne scarring
find it difficult to look people in the eye, especially on
first meeting. This can be because they don’t want to see the
new person’s reaction to their acne scars, or simply because
they feel looking directly at the person will draw attention to
their scars.
Acne scars on
the body can also have a negative impact, with many sufferers
staying away from the beach and swimming pool, or avoiding
intimate contact with their partners, because they are afraid
to be seen without clothes.
Different types of permanent Acne
Scars
There
are a number of different types of acne scars, and your doctor
or dermatologist will know the best treatment for each one.
However, permanent acne scars can be classed into two main
categories:
- Depressed acne
scars are the most common and are
caused by a loss of tissue where the pimple was.
A common depressed scar would be an ice pick
scar, or a pointed dent in the skin.
- Raised area acne scars are
less common and are caused by the body producing
too much collagen in an attempt to heal the
pimple. Raised area acne scars tend to be
hereditary.
Non permanent Acne Scars
Many
people worry that they have permanent acne scars when actually
they are experiencing macules or post inflammatory
pigmentation. A macule is a red area of skin that is the final
stage of an acne pimple or lesion, and it can last for up to
six months. Post inflammatory pigmentation forms after a pimple
has healed, and is a slight skin discolouration which should
not last more than eighteen months. Your dermatologist will be
able to identify if you have these rather than permanent acne
scars.
Treating Acne Scars
surgically
Consult
your dermatologist to determine the best treatment for your
particular acne scars. Surgical procedures that work well for
one sufferer can make scars worse for
another.
Here are a few
of the surgical options available to treat acne
scars:
For these
procedures to be really effective you usually need to be free
of active acne, and only have the acne scars
remaining.
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