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This healing process can be sped up with the use of
medications like Retin-A, Renova, and Alpha-Hydroxy Acids.
Sunshine can damage the skin and thereby delay the healing
process, so sunscreens should always be worn outside.
Above all, avoid picking scabs that may form over old acne
lesions. Scabs are a necessary part of the healing process
and picking them off unnecessarily exposes the skin which
extends the time necessary for scars to heal.
Treating Scars
Existing scars left over from acne can be treated in a
number of ways. If scars are not too severe, a chemical peel
can be applied to the skin. This effectively removes the
microscopic top layer of the skin allowing the cells
underneath to rejuvenate.
More severe scarring can be treated with lasers or
dermabrasion. Lasers remove the damaged layer of skin and
tighten the skin underneath to raise the depression caused
by the scar. The process can be mildly painful so the
dermatologist may use an anesthetic to numb the pain. The
healing process after laser treatment takes about 3 to 10
days.
Dermabrasion removes scars by actually scraping away the
surface of the skin where the scarring occurs. During the
healing process a new layer of skin is formed to replace the
scarring. Both dermabrasion and laser treatments can cause
the skin to turn red, but this discolorment will disappear
after several months.♦
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Acne Skin Care Explained:
>Acne
Skin Care
>What is Acne
>Causes of Acne
>Acne Myths
>Types of Acne
>Acne Scars
Acne Skin Care Treatments:
>Topical Medications
>Prescription Medications
>Physical Treatments
>Seeing a Dermatologist
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