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There are many different options that are currently available to assist in improving the skin’s health and appearance. One of these options is dermabrasion for acne scars. Dermabrasion for acne scars is a treatment that uses a motor drive, tiny instrument that removes the superficial layer of skin in a way that is similar to sanding. Once this layer of skin is removed, your healthier skin cells are able to surface. The end result is smoother and tighter skin as well as an improved complexion.
Acne scars are a major concern for millions worldwide. Acne scars can affect boys and girls, men and women. Acne scars can lead to emotional problems and lower self-esteem. Similar to wrinkles, most acne scars are visible because they are lower and deeper than the surrounding skin. Light can also cast shadows into acne scars which can cause them to become more visible. The main purpose of dermabrasion is to bring acne scars to the same level as the surrounding skin. This process diminishes shadows and their visibility.
It is important to note that dermabrasion for acne scars is not a miracle cure and the results vary from person to person. In general, it is estimated that each dermabrasion treatment can improve the appearance of acne scarring by 20 to 40%, so it is likely that you will have to undergo several treatments to achieve optimal results.
Dermabrasion treatment is typically performed in your dermatologist’s office. It can also be done in a hospital under sedation. The procedure can last anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour depending on the severity and the area to be treated. This procedure is often performed on an outpatient basis, so you are able to go home after it is done. However, you will need to remain at home for at least 3 days due to redness and swelling. In addition, your doctor may prescribe pain medications for you to take for 3 to 7 days after the dermabrasion procedure. Swelling typically lasts between 7 to 14 days and you need to make sure that you apply the post-surgery sunscreen. After your skin heals, it will appear sunburned. This can last up to 6 weeks. The results as far as the scar diminishing will appear within 4 to 6 weeks and is permanent.
Dermabrasion has been used for decades to safely diminish the appearance of acne scars. Like many other treatments for skin problems, one session may not be enough to achieve optimal results. Many professionals are switching to laser technologies as treatment options and there are also a variety of these laser treatments to evaluate in terms of sustainability for your skin type and scar.
The above information regarding Dermabrasion for acne scars is meant for informational purposes only. It is no way intended to be used as a substitute to consulting a medical professional.
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Scars are indications that the body has repaired itself in one way or another, either due to injury or infection. Once these events occur, white blood cells from the body accumulate at the site to fight further infection and repair the damage that has taken place.
Once that process is complete, scars often form. This process can be compared to a seam being sewn into a piece of torn fabric. The skin (or seam) will never be quite as smooth as it was before the damage.
There are different types of acne scars and different degrees of each type. When it comes to acne the worst scarring is usually caused by picking at the pimple itself. Some people may develop worse scars than others, depending on their individual tendencies. The most you pick the worse they can get.
Types of acne scars
There are two different types of scars caused by acne. The first type, depressed scarring, is caused by tissue loss and the second type, keloids, is caused by tissue formation.
1) Depressed Scarring
This type of scar is caused by the dermis being attacked by toxins escaping the skin. Once a cyst ruptures, it expels pus, oil, bacteria, and other poisons into the surrounding areas.
White blood cells rush to the site of infection to repair the skin and, in the process, valuable collagen is lost, causing skin recesses or depressions. The skin above the injury will then develop scars most commonly called ice pick scars. Other scar types are soft, mascular, and fibrotic.
2) Keloids
This type of scarring results from fibroblasts being triggered by the body during the repair process. Once collagen starts decreasing, the fibroblasts produce excessive collagen, resulting in tissues called keloids. They usually form on the male body and are sometimes called hypertrophic scars.
Treating the scars of acne
Consult your dermatologist about the best treatment for your individual scars. Be prepared to discuss your feelings about the scarring, the cost of treatment, and what you want the end result of the treatment to be. The physician will need to consult with you regarding the severity and location of the scars, as well as what type of treatments are available.
Commonly requested scar treatments include laser, collagen, and dermabrasion. Skin surgery and/or grafting are also considerations if the scars run deep. Keloids are sometimes left alone if the physician feels that treatment will cause other keloids to form.
In this event, keloids can sometimes be effectively remedied by using steroid injections.
Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet but one of the most vital
~ Kelly Barton
‘Man skin care’ would seem like an alien topic to some men. It would have been even more alien a few years back. However, more and more men are now realising the importance of man skin care (and hence you see markets flush with man skin care products too). Even though the male skin is very different from that of a female, ‘man skin care’ is very similar to the skin care for women.
‘Man skin care’ too starts with cleansing. Water soluble cleansers are preferred. Cleansing helps remove the dirt, grease and pollutants from the skin and helps in preventing pore clogging. The inherent oily nature of male skin makes cleansing an important part of man skin care procedure. Cleansing should be done at least once every day, even better if it is done twice a day. Using soap on the face is discouraged.
‘Man skin care’ revolves a lot around shaving. Shaving foam/gel/cream and after shave lotion are one of the most important man skin care products. Serious ‘man skin care’ requires a proper selection of shaving related equipment and products. One of the main considerations in choosing shaving products should be the skin type (since the degree of oiliness differs from person to person). Alcohol-based aftershaves should be avoided. Proper ‘man skin care’ also mandates the use of good quality razors. Here, swivel-head razors are preferred since they are known to reduce cuts. Besides these products and equipment, it is also necessary that you use them properly. Be gentle when using your razor. Do not scratch it against your skin; use a soft and smooth action (after all it’s a matter of removing hair, not the skin itself).
Male skin is generally thicker and oilier, owing to larger pores and more active sebaceous glands. However, due to regular shaving, the skin can get dehydrated quite easily. Hence moisturisers too form an integral part of man skin care. Moisturising gel or cream should be applied after shaving. In fact, some shaving foams/ gel have an in-built moisturising effect too. Moisturisers should be patted gently over the face and massaged gently using upward strokes.
Though a man’s skin is less susceptible to skin cancer caused by UV radiation, using a sunscreen is also an important man skin care measure. You can use a moisturiser that combines sunscreen with the moisturising effect.
Another good option for ‘man skin care’ is to use man skin care products which have natural ingredients like aloe vera, sea salt and coconut etc. Naturally antiseptic oils e.g. lavender, tea tree etc also provide good means for man skin care.
Man skin care is not as difficult as a lot of men think. It just asks for a few minutes every day, in order to give you a healthy skin for present and for future.
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Twenty-five percent of all adult men and fifty percent of all adult women suffer from some form of acne. These are the facts did you know that many adults have had at least one acne flare up in their adult life? As we age from teens to adults many of us stop having acne. Unfortunately that is not true for all adults. There are some who can develop acne well into adulthood- twenties, thirties and forties and beyond. No acne is pleasant at any age but somehow adult acne seems to be the worse than the acne type typically thought of as just a adolescence problem. In reality adult acne, or any acne for that matter, is very hard to deal with.
The causes of adult acne are different for all people and the treatments vary as much as the causes do. Most adult acne can be treated and managed effectively.
The appropriate adult pimple treatment may involve balancing your hormones, which typically requires a trip to your healthcare provider or dermatologist for some testing to conclude that hormones are indeed the problem. The many causes of adult acne and as well as teen acne include hormone imbalance, diet, genetics, vitamin deficiency, stress, and more. The problem is generally caused by sebum. Sebum is the term used by dermatologists for the oil that is produced in the skin and secreted through the pores, it’s when these pores get clogged with a combination of sebum and dead skin cells you get pimples, whitehead and blackheads. As we age, these oil surpluses cause by our hormones can become the biggest cause of clogged pores and hair follicles, which results in bacteria growth and acne pimples and blemishes.
Once a person becomes an adult there are many things that can throw our hormones out of balance and in turn wreak havoc on our skin. Some things that cause such imbalances are stress, puberty, pregnancy, menopause and many other things that cause hormones to flare up.
Acne that is caused by hormones is typically more prevalent in women during natural cycles like menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Also makeup can cause acne so look for cosmetics that are labeled as non-comedogenic and try to use skincare products that are natural as possible.
Treatment for adult acne is very effective and there are many forms of treatment available.
The best treatment happens to be the same treatment recommended most for teenage acne. Benzoyl peroxide kills acne much better than any other acne medication out there on the market today, including all prescription medications. For this product to be effective an acne sufferer must use enough of the product and use it according to the given instructions. If used correctly it will help your acne to clear up. This method of treatment is also very simple and is not evasive in any way.
Exfoliation by using a gentle facial scrub following up with a deep cleansing mask can also help to remove the dead skin cells. An exfoliating scrub removes dead skin, dirt and other impurities which in turn can clog pores and cause blemishes. Avoid scrubbing too hard because it can cause more problems than be helpful.
It is important to realize that adult acne is more common than most think and adult sufferers are not alone, there is a large population of adult acne sufferers.
If you have adult acne and it is severe or causes you pain do not hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider and discuss possible medical treatment of your acne.
Copyright Kim Snyder is the owner of Overall Beauty, home of the Overall Beauty Minerals and Magic Lash the #1 Eyelash Enhancer for over 6 years.
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