4 Types Of Acne Scars And How To Treat Them

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When I was younger, I didn’t think much about protecting my fair porcelain skin. I regularly sunbathed without ever dabbing on sunscreen. During the winter months, I would allow my face and hands to become extremely dry. Now that I’m starting to get older, I value my skin’s appearance much more. I’ve already started to develop fine lines under my eyes and around my mouth. I strive to do everything in my power to stay vibrant and young. My daily skin routine includes using an exfoliating facial cleanser and applying moisturizer. I also use a home microdermabrasion system 3 times each week. On this blog, you will learn how to start a daily skin routine.

4 Types Of Acne Scars And How To Treat Them

11 November 2015
 Categories: Beauty & Fashion, Blog

Acne is a horrible thing that many people suffer with at one point in their life. Acne can bring self-esteem done and even make you so embarrassed to the point where you don't even want to go out in public. However, what's worse is the acne scars that they leave behind, which can stay with you for a lifetime. It can be devastating to finally find a treatment for your acne only to have the scars left behind. Here are four types of common acne scars and what you can do to get rid of them:

  1. Ice Pick Scars: Ice pick scars are scars that look like an ice pick has punctured that part of your skin, hence their name. The scar is a small indentation in the skin that can leave your skin looking uneven and rough. In order to treat these scars, you will want to visit your dermatologist to request punch excision. This treatment is when your dermatologist will take a small tool that is used t cut out the scar. The area that is cut is then closed back together with skin glue. Once it heals, the skin will be left smooth with no indentations from these scars. 
  2. Box Car Scars: Box car scars are similar to ice pick scars only much larger. They are round depressions that are formed when the collagen of the skin has been ruined by a breakout. Box car scars can also be treated with punch excision. However, in severe cases, your dermatologist may suggest dermal fillers. These are injections that will help to elevate the skin so that the skin is left smooth with no more deep and wide depressions. 
  3. Rolling Scars: Rolling scars are multiple indented scars that appear wavy on the skin. This happens when the skin is being pulled from underneath the surface, leaving the skin wavy and uneven. In order to treat this, you will want to see your dermatologist for subcision. This is when your dermatologist will insert a needle into the skin and move it back and forth to break up the scar tissue. Eventually, the tightness in the skin will become loosened and leave the skin smooth once again. Of course, this will be done while you are under anesthesia. 
  4. Keloid Scars: Keloid scars are large masses of tissue on the skin that is developed due to the overproduction of collagen. The best way to treat these is to use steroid creams that can be purchased over the counter or can be subscribed to you by your dermatologist. These creams will help to shrink and flatten the mass. 

By knowing how to treat acne scars, you can truly get rid of the effects of acne, leaving your skin perfectly smooth and clear. For more information, reach out to a dermatologist (like those at Center Of Dermatology PC/Herschel E Stoller MD)