There are Different Remedies for Different Types of Acne Scars

There are many ways to treat acne scars, but their effectiveness depends on the person’s skin type and the type of scars. Some acne scars have a reddish or brown color and some are like small pits in the skin. There are medicinal creams, light therapy and natural remedies that can be used, and individuals can try several to find the treatment that works best for them.

 

Acne scars that are deep indentations in the skin are often caused because the person picks at a blemish. If the inflammation is too great, the elastic tissue and collagen cannot regenerate, so a scar is left. If the scar is a discoloration, it will begin to lighten naturally in about six months. To remove it more quickly the person can use a homemade product of glycolic or salicylic acid to exfoliate the skin and bring the dark skin cells to the surface. A dermatologist can also give and acid peel to lighten the spots. 

A brightening cream that contains hydroquinone can lighten the spots, but dermatologists do not recommend using this type of cream for very long. Overuse Can cause grey pigmentation. Retinoid skin products that can be purchased over-the-counter are recommended by doctors. They brighten and heal the skin. 

There are natural treatments are almost always healthy for the skin and do not have harmful side effects. They do not include toxic chemicals or painful procedures. 

• Lemon juice and tomatoes are both recommended to remove acne scars. The juice of a lemon can be applied to the face with a cotton ball. It should be left to dry overnight and rinsed off the next morning. It will gradually lighten the color of the scar. Tomatoes can be ground into a mask and worn on the face overnight. This will not only help lighten acne scars, it will prevent acne from forming. 

• Olive or coconut oil blended in a five to eight ratio with turmeric to a creamy paste can be applied to acne scars one hour before going to bed. It should be massaged into the skin and left overnight. When it is rinsed off in the morning there may be a yellow tint on the skin. This can be removed with facial toner.

• Vinegar applied to the acne scars will act as a mild chemical peel and remove the top layer of skin. This removes old skin cells and promotes the growth of new cells. 

• For people with sensitive skin, tee tree oil may cause irritation, but, for others, it can heal scars and make the skin smooth.

For individuals who have a serious acne scarring problem and are not able to get the results they want from topical creams or natural remedies, there are stronger treatments a dermatologist can perform. 

• Surgery is an effective treatment for acne scars. There are methods where the scars are removed, filled and raised. Dermatologists can also sand away the top layer of skin with a wire brush. This is called dermabrasion and, after the procedure, a new, smooth and contoured layer of skin grows. Chemical peels are similar in that they also remove a layer of skin. 

• Laser treatments involve a light laser the dermatologic surgeon uses to remove the top layer of skin. The type of laser and light range used will depend on the patient’s skin type and amount of scarring. 

• For scars that are deep pits, dermatologists can fill them with collagen or fat from the patient that is injected into the scars. The scars are immediately gone, but the filler isn’t permanent and will need to be repeated every three to six months.

This was a Guest Post by Brenda Panin. She is an adventurer, an athlete and a beauty blogger all roled in one. In her free time she loves to write about new skin treatments and plastic surgery. She recently spent time researching cosmosclinic.com.au