Acne Scar Treatment

Want to get rid of acne scars permanently?

Many teenagers and adults suffer from acne (whiteheads, pimples, and blackheads) on their facial skin. Acne is a skin condition caused when the hair follicles are clogged with natural oils released by the skin or sebum, along with dead skin cells and other external impurities. In severe cases, the bacterial infection can result in cystic acne, wherein inflammation and pus are observed in the deeper skin strata.

What are acne scars, and what causes them?

Acne results in the swelling of the skin pores that can affect the deeper skin and the surrounding tissues. Hence, the time taken to heal the skin is lengthened. The body responds to a clogged pore and acne using a defense mechanism and makes a new type of skin fiber called collagen to clear up the inflammation caused by the acne or pimple. The persistent inflammation and infection lead to acne scarring (permanent indentations or change in skin texture). More production of collagen fibers repairs infected skin. If the skin is deeply infected, healing may not result in smooth skin as before (due to more or less collagen production). 

Depending upon the amount of collagen produced, the acne scars can be of the following types-

• Little collagen- Atrophic (depressed) scarring wherein the scars appear as pits or are depressed.

• Too much collagen- Hypertrophic (keloid) scarring that looks like a raised portion of the skin 

Dealing with acne or acne scars can make one feel depressed and isolated. While it is a common condition, acne can result in forming long-lasting scars that can cause a profound effect on one’s self-esteem and appearance.

Acne scars are treatable if provided with proper treatment along with the right diagnosis. Inform Clinics provide their patient with holistic, non-invasive treatment for all their skin concerns. 

Treatment for acne scars:

Dermatologist Dr. Keerthana Kalva the best skin doctor in Hyderabad provides a variety of treatments as per the patient’s skin condition to enhance the appearance of the skin having acne scars. Some of them are described below:

• Glycolic acid peels- These chemical (alpha-hydroxy) peels have proven to be safe and effective for all skin types. It is advised that dark-skinned people use mild-moderate strength peels and the sensitive-skinned person be cautious while using them. Glycolic acid has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to remove the dead skin cells, pigmentation, scars, and debris from the top and the middle skin layers and also minimizes the skin pore size. The clogged oils or lipids are easily extracted from hair follicle roots. Whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples are no longer seen after a few weeks of this treatment and make the skin free from inflammation, scars, and blemishes.

• Dermal fillers - This treatment uses hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite. Once the solution is injected into the skin affected area, it improves the appearance of scars and provides smooth skin by filling the deep acne scar area.

• Phenol peels- In this treatment, phenols are used to exfoliate the deeper skin layers. The phenol chemical solution is applied to the skin and observed for the changes. Initially, the skin frosts, but after results are achieved, the solution is neutralized and completely removed from the skin. The ideal candidate is a light skin-tone person and not a dark-skinned individual. The treatment removes deep pigmentation, promotes the growth of new skin cells, and makes the skin look glowing and smoother.

• Microdermabrasion- A delivery device with a vacuum or a diamond-tip wand is used to blow fine crystals into the skin. The vacuum helps to remove all impurities or debris from the skin. Pitted or depressed scars that appear only on the skin surface can be corrected by this treatment as this treatment boosts collagen production and regenerates the growth of new skin cells.

• Microneedling- This treatment uses a derma roller device that contains tiny needles rolled over the skin surface. This device causes controlled injury that stimulates the healing process and collagen formation that helps to fill the scars and offers a smoother skin tone.

For the treatment of acne scar consulting a doctor is a must. The skin doctor provides treatment after analyzing the skin. To know more about acne scar treatment in Hyderabad, meet Dr. Keerthana Kalva at inform Clinics.

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