| Nearly everyone who suffers from acne can | | | | recommended. |
| expect to have some degree of scarring; the | | | | - Natural Acne Scar Removal: Herbal treatments |
| appearance of pitting and indentations in the skin | | | | and natural exfoliants are often effective for |
| can cause as much distress as the original | | | | treating mild acne scarring. Look for exfoliating |
| blemishes. Fortunately, there are a variety of | | | | scrubs with all-natural ingredients, such as apricot |
| effective methods for treating acne scars. From | | | | and walnut shell; apple cider vinegar is also |
| natural treatments to laser surgery, there is a | | | | recommended for gently sloughing away |
| treatment option that can help you achieve the | | | | damaged skin. |
| clear, flawless skin you have always wanted. | | | | - Chemical Peels: Strong acids can be applied to |
| What causes scarring? | | | | the skin to remove the outer layers of scarred, |
| When the skin is damaged, whether by acne or | | | | damaged tissue. While there are products that |
| other trauma, the dermal tissue attempts to | | | | allow you to perform a chemical peel at home, |
| repair itself by producing layers of protein fibers | | | | more difficult cases should be tended to by a |
| known as collagen. Unfortunately, the repaired | | | | dermatologist. |
| tissue is rarely as flawless as the original skin; | | | | - Punch Excision: This surgical technique involves |
| tissue loss or overgrowth of collagen can cause | | | | removing the scars with a specialized tool, then |
| the appearance of scarring. | | | | closing the wound with a suture; this procedure |
| The extent and type of scarring often depends | | | | allows the wound to heal in a fine line, replacing |
| on the severity of the blemishes that caused | | | | deep and jagged acne scars. |
| them; and the treatment required is contingent on | | | | - Dermabrasion: This method of scar removal |
| the depth and number of the scars. | | | | involves numbing the face with a local anesthetic, |
| There are two basic types of acne scars; | | | | then using a high-speed rotor blade to shear away |
| atrophic (or depressed) and hypertrophic | | | | the damaged layers of skin. |
| (elevated) scars. Raised scars are also referred to | | | | - Laser Scar Removal: There are a number of |
| as keloid tissue. | | | | different options for laser scar removal. The |
| What can I do to eliminate the appearance of | | | | ablative laser technique involves burning away the |
| acne scarring? | | | | outer layers of skin, while non-ablative lasers such |
| There are many acne scar treatment methods, | | | | as the yellow dye pulse laser works on stimulating |
| and your dermatologist can help you decide which | | | | collagen growth below the skin's surface. |
| technique is best for your condition. In some | | | | Where can I find out more about acne and acne |
| cases, a combination of treatments may be | | | | scars? |