Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Oh, to suck acne confidence mammoth skin problems. It affects the best of us. And just when we thought that we ...
Illustrated by Anna Sudit.
Oh, to suck acne confidence mammoth skin problems. It affects the best of us. And just when we thought that we finally have a new problem - the dreaded acne scarring - rears its ugly head small (or just stay around and you never forget). They tend to appear after the pesky grain is finally fallen and can last for months before disappearing. Some even require more advanced treatment for relief.
So we turn dermatologist certified to us by the Board of Dr. Ted Lain and Dr. Julia Tzu gives us the details about acne - scars. "Acne scarring develops when deep cystic lesions recurrent inflammation damages the collagen in the skin," says Dr. Tzu. "Healthy normal tissue is then quenched with scar tissue, replaced, which can take the form of depressions along the contour of the skin. "
All acne scars are the same. In fact, there are three specific categories: "picahielo" scars (they are deep but small diameter) or without bones, scars (they are rectangular, usually Boxcar), and bearing scars (those hills and valleys alike) ,
The longevity of acne scars can also vary depending on skin type. "For people with dark skin like most Indians, African Americans, Asians and generates a skin pigment," says Dr. Lain. "When the skin swells to produce the natural reaction of the skin pigment. "Age also plays a role. "When collagen decreases and the subcutaneous fat levels in the body can no longer offer structural support in our early years help acne scars may be more pronounced," says Dr. Tzu.
There is good news, however. Many people believe that the red marks (scientifically known as post inflammatory redness) are acne scars if they are not real. Dr. Lain quick to point out that "if the bump acne but was gone persistent redness, no acne scar redness can be, and it gets better," he said.
Another thing that some people do not realize that some things can aggravate the problem. With the help of Dr. Lain and Dr. Tzu, we have compiled a list of things you should do, statistics and tips to stop acne scars in the future to prevent. Read on for the juicy details:
Illustrated by Anna Sudit.
You do not solve the problem at the source
The best thing you can do, the cure is to delay, to effectively treat existing acne. "When you're dealing with mild acne, which is not connected with hormones to work with an over-the-counter system more than 50% of moderate to people," he said Dr. Lain. "Acne systems benzoyl peroxide or alpha-hydroxy acid are using to work very quickly. But if they work or not stop working, you should see a dermatologist. "
A good skin care - system is a necessity if against the fight of acne . "Bad skincare regimen can cause more acne and stop future scarring and irritation," says Dr. Tzu. "The use sharp soaps to clean irritating apply the facial bar, facial cleanser, wash too often or use of products comedogenic (pore clogging) to moisturize the skin [everything can get worse, make]. "
Select the grain
We all know that the selection of the grains is a big no-no, but that has not at one time or another? Well, no more, and this time really. Dr. Tzu and Dr. urge to avoid at all costs Lain patients. "Taking leads to secondary infection or more inflammation, which can lead to scarring," Dr. Lain warns. "It is very important that people keep their hands away from their faces away and get treatment for acne, rather than trying your pimples pop. "
"Sun exposure of any kind can make scars worse," says Dr. Lain. "Many women, especially putting on sunscreen dedicated to your moisturizer or makeup instead of sunscreen to use her face. "If you do not have it, it is proposed to add as soon as possible an SPF in your skin care routine. "I love Clear UV SPF 46 broad spectrum of Elta MD . At a very high SPF with other ingredients, "reduce the redness, he said. "I love Cetaphil DERMACONTROL Oil Control SPF 30 , which is great for teenagers. "And the crew of the holy melanin Bolden Brightening SPF 30 is formulated for you.
Hurt his DiYSE more harm than good,
He reveals his recipes to home could be a deterioration of the skin . "I've seen people use lemon juice on your scars to develop a response to lemon juice," says Dr. Tzu. Do-it-yourself masks and treatments can do wonders for your skin, but yourselfers go too far from the hope of your skin is irritated and inflamed making.
Dr. Lain warns that the deal most often at home, the wrong chemical peels are seeing. "Due to lack of knowledge and experience, I have many chemical burns seen treating these results," he said. "Despite all the efforts to help reduce acne scars or pigmentation, people then have another problem with this so hard to deal with to improve. "
How to prevent occurrence of acne - to reduce scarring
In addition to keeping the hands away from her face, dressed in a dedicated FPS, and a good system for acne in your skin care routine to fight means there are products and processes that can help to make your acne scars less visible.
Over-the-counter scar fading creams tend to work in the hyperpigmented scars that are not too deep. Dr. Lain usually fade creams such as Retin-A prescribed in combination with hydroquinone, kojic acid, licorice, or for those who facilitate the scars. "Retinoids can help build collagen in the cells and grow them [fill scars]," says Dr. Lain. But both Dr. Lain and Dr. Tzu note that the topical treatments do not always wonderful results provide search most patients.
This is where treatments such as laser, chemical peels or subcision (the use of a needle, and to sweep under the scar and, loins' of scar tissue broken below) comes. These procedures can be expensive, but patients are generally satisfied with the results in.
However, if the laser your alley is not high, there is less intensive treatments. Micro for example is a technique that is based on collagen in the scar and much less cost than conventional lasers but more sessions usually required that the scars are more superficial.
corrective make - up can also acne - scars from his eyes and remember to help. If you want to hide only a few minor scars, "Green Tinted makeup can hide some of the red," explains Dr. Tzu. Our favorite redness reduce concealer? Correction fluid green urban degradation . The new cream Redness correction farewell It cosmetics is surprisingly effective in reducing the redness, and even without a green coloration.
Acne scars can happen to anyone. Fortunately, there are more non - invasive treatments , which can help to their appearance to reduce - to understand exactly what the right method for you. All skin is different and the treatment is not size, but hopefully with some more information, we will delete all one step closer, smooth skin.
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