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Acne Scars FAQ: What is a Scar? |
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Scar is a collection of new connective
tissue. In the skin scar implies damage to both epidermal and dermal layers. If
there is more deposition of connective tissue(collagen), the scar is known as
hypertrophic scar. These scars are initially red, raised, firm, and, at times,
itchy and painful. If the skin heals with the least amount of collagen, this
is known as atrophic scar. Atrophic scars are shiny and papery thin to the
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Acne Scars FAQ: How is Acne Scars Formed? |
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Acne scars are caused by healing of inflamed
acne lesions. Skin repairs itself after any injury, including inflammation, by
generating new collagen underneath. This deposition of new connective tissue
causes acne scar (see above). The main cause of acne scar is uncontrolled
disease activity causing continuous inflammatory response within the dermis.
The damaged skin repairs itself with scarring.
Learn how acne scars are formed.. |
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Acne Scars FAQ: I have a face full
of acne scars and dark spots. My friend also had acne, but now has a clear
face! Why do some people get acne scars and others do not? |
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How and why some people get scar and others
do not is not completely understood. The following may be the reasons:
- Some people may be more prone for acne
scar than others
- They may be genetically predisposed to get
scars: getting scars, not only the acne ones but the regular scars as well,
runs in the family!
- People who have severe and very severe
types of acne(the deep nodulo-cystic variety of acne), where the
inflammation is not controlled properly and in time, can have deeper and
pronounced acne scars.
- Picking at the acne lesions with nails or
pins increase the chances of scarring in acne.
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more about acne scar causes |
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Acne Scars FAQ: How
to avoid getting acne scars? |
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The single most important way to avoid scarring is to effectively treat the
acne before it worsens and causes severe inflammation. The more the
inflammation, the deeper and larger will be the scar. So taking steps in
generally limiting the inflammation at its early stage is very important to
avoid getting acne scars. Also avoid irritating the acne lesions by constantly
picking at the lesions.
Tips on How to Prevent Acne Scars |
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Acne Scars FAQ: What are the Types of Acne Scars? |
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There
are many types of acne scars. The type, size and texture of scars differ
according to the following factors:
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Type of skin: The oilier, more severe
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Type of acne: The more inflamed, the deeper and firmer the scars
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Extend of acne: The deeper the lesions, the deeper the scar.
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Type of treatment received: Systemic medication, if taken early in the disease state can
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Keloid ( a type of uncontrolled hypertrophic scar) tendency runs in
families. Individuals with this tendency will have larger, thicker and
raised scars.
Read more on
Types of
acne scars..
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Acne Scars FAQ: Can I start my acne scar
treatment while I am on accutane treatment? |
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Harsh topical treatment and laser treatments should not be performed while on
accutane. You should wait at least 6 months after accutane is stopped to treat
your scar. Some studies have pointed out that accutane causes more scarring in
some individuals. But these are not conclusive as accutane treatment is taken
for severe and very severe types of inflamed and nodulocystic acne, which
otherwise also heal with scarring, with or without scarring.
More on Accutane Treatment |
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Acne Scars FAQ: I
used to have pimples earlier. Now i am 26 yrs and I have marks left over
by them. How can I clear those marks. |
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Your question
is not very clear. Do you have only marks (blemishes) or actual scars? The
treatment differs for each, evidently.
Please read more about
acne blemish treatment and
acne scar best treatment. |
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