Acne Scars- Different Treatment Options

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What are the different treatment options for acne scars? Let us list them as follows-

1. Home remedies
2. Topical prescription
3. Surgical treatment


Before we proceed towards finding out about treatment options, let us learn something about acne scars. The first fact to keep in mind is that any acne scar is a permanent defect in the skin. At the site of scar, the skin has lost collagen and new skin has formed over the depression. So unless that depression is filled or surgically removed the scar will not change in look. Every treatment should be able to achieve this to succeed. A scar is not a discolored spot in the skin but a permanent defect deeper in the skin. Now let us learn more about different treatment options for acne scars

Home Remedies-

Acne scars are permanent changes in the skin. Many home remedies are recommended to treat scars. But unless a method produces more collagen inside the skin below the scar it will not help. If any product can help produce collagen at the scar site, that collagen will fill the depression. If you are trying any home remedy, find out if that will help create more collagen.

Topical prescription-

Vitamin A topical applications such as tretinoin boost collagen production in the skin. Vitamin C topical also boosts collagen production in the skin. You should consult with your doctor about Vitamin C topical brand because Vitamin C is highly unstable and must be formulated properly. Some other formulas are available that reduce the scars. Mederma and Scarguard brands of the USA are popular amongst these formulas.

Surgical treatment-

Dermabrasion, Chemical Peeling, Laser Therapy, Soft Tissue Filling and Microdermabrasion are common surgical treatments to improve the look of acne-scarred skin. The surgeon decides about the type of procedure considering the type of scar, expenditure and number of days required for recovery.


About the Author:
The author CD Mohatta writes on acne for acnedoctor.us which guides about skin care, acne treatments, causes, medicines, myths, acne scars, etc.




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