Acne scarring and its treatment
Cosmetically disfiguring acne scarring is the unfortunate outcome of around 7 per cent of acne cases. Different types of scars are seen, including the 'ice-pick' type (punched-out depressions) common on the face, undulating depressed scars, and raised lumpy or cord-like scars which are the sequel of severe cystic acne. Sometimes burnt-out acne cysts may remain as persistent lumps for months or even years.
Another common type of scarring which may, paradoxically, follow relatively trivial acne is a white thin scar due to loss of elastic tissue around the affected oil gland. These usually occur on the chest and back in large numbers and look like small white dots. Different types of acne scars may be present in the one patient. Once present, not even Ro-Accutane will eliminate scars, and this is why it is important to treat severe acne early and adequately. Unfortunately, even with adequate treatment, some people are still left with scarring.
A concern for many women are purplish pigmented and sometimes slightly lumpy marks left by burnt-out pimples. These often last for months before eventually fading. They are largely due to excess pigment formation at the site of the pimple and are not true scars since there is no actual destruction of tissue. The lumpiness is due to residual low-grade inflammation and will eventually settle down. Nevertheless, they can be cosmetically annoying as they tend to occur
mainly on the face and can be quite noticeable in very fair skin (when they look pink) or very olive skin (when they look purplish/brown).
Techniques used to treat acne scarring include injection with cortisone, dermabrasion and collagen injection. Skin peels can benefit some types of acne scarring.
Acne in older women
Dermatologists can't explain why acne doesn't clear with age in some women. In women over 25 whose acne has smouldered on since the teens or who develop acne for the first time, the pimples are often located on the chin, jaw line and neck more than elsewhere on the face. The actual pimples are often firm lumps or 'blind' pimples, and a common
complaint is that they tend to linger for many weeks.
Older women with troublesome acne sometimes also have problems with excess hair on the face and/or body, and excessively oily skin. They also frequently notice that the acne becomes more severe before their periods.
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Another common type of scarring which may, paradoxically, follow relatively trivial acne is a white thin scar due to loss of elastic tissue around the affected oil gland. These usually occur on the chest and back in large numbers and look like small white dots. Different types of acne scars may be present in the one patient. Once present, not even Ro-Accutane will eliminate scars, and this is why it is important to treat severe acne early and adequately. Unfortunately, even with adequate treatment, some people are still left with scarring.
A concern for many women are purplish pigmented and sometimes slightly lumpy marks left by burnt-out pimples. These often last for months before eventually fading. They are largely due to excess pigment formation at the site of the pimple and are not true scars since there is no actual destruction of tissue. The lumpiness is due to residual low-grade inflammation and will eventually settle down. Nevertheless, they can be cosmetically annoying as they tend to occur
mainly on the face and can be quite noticeable in very fair skin (when they look pink) or very olive skin (when they look purplish/brown).
Techniques used to treat acne scarring include injection with cortisone, dermabrasion and collagen injection. Skin peels can benefit some types of acne scarring.
Acne in older women
Dermatologists can't explain why acne doesn't clear with age in some women. In women over 25 whose acne has smouldered on since the teens or who develop acne for the first time, the pimples are often located on the chin, jaw line and neck more than elsewhere on the face. The actual pimples are often firm lumps or 'blind' pimples, and a common
complaint is that they tend to linger for many weeks.
Older women with troublesome acne sometimes also have problems with excess hair on the face and/or body, and excessively oily skin. They also frequently notice that the acne becomes more severe before their periods.
Find out more about the adult acne treatment [http://www.acnescarremovalguide.net/2009/02/adult-acne-treatment/] and more information on quick, safe and effective acne treatments. This site also recommends things to consider when trying to choose an effective Acne Soap [http://www.acnescarremovalguide.net/2009/07/acne-soap/] for your skin type.