{"id":61,"date":"2016-11-08T23:18:45","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T07:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2017-11-15T12:55:13","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T20:55:13","slug":"treatment-for-acne-scarring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/treatment-for-acne-scarring\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment for Acne Scarring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Acne scars are the scars or pits left by teenage or adult acne. It can be disfiguring, especially when located on the face, and can significantly impact a person\u2019s self-esteem and confidence.<\/p>\n

Types of Acne Scars<\/h2>\n

There are several types of acne<\/a> scars. The most common is the ice pick scar<\/b>, which appears as a slight pit right below the surface of the skin. The boxcar scar<\/b> is more angular in shape than the ice pick scar. The rolling scar<\/b> is deeper and more noticeable. Hypertrophic scars<\/b> are less severe and even tend to disappear after a while. The keloid scar<\/b>, however, is quite large and rubbery. It often occupies more space than the original blemish and may also be itchy and painful.<\/p>\n

What Causes Acne Scars to Form?<\/h2>\n

Picking and bothering blemishes and pimples is the most common way scarring occurs, but scarring may also happen as a result of severe acne over a substantial period of time.<\/p>\n

Treatment and Prevention<\/h2>\n

Of course, one should avoid touching and picking acne. Good hygiene and a treatment regimen are also important. Severe acne should be treated by a dermatologist, and the treatment may include prescription medicine.<\/p>\n

If acne scarring remains a concern, there are a couple of treatments that will greatly improve the scarring and one\u2019s overall appearance.<\/p>\n

Dermal fillers<\/b> are a method that is especially successful on rolling and boxcar scars. Medicine is injected into the site of the scar. Popular injection brands include Belotero, Juvederm, and Restylane<\/a>. Patients often experience redness and swelling for a few days, so the doctor will discuss the treatment area and injection site specifically. If there is a large area of scarring, it will need to be dealt with in subsequent visits. Additionally, a cream will be provided to ease any burning or itching. It is also recommended that there be no facials or facial massages for a week after the procedure.<\/p>\n

Laser treatment<\/b> is another method for combating acne scarring. The microbeads of the laser cause coagulation and promote the growth of healthy tissue. There are usually few side-effects with this approach and results may be noticeable in three to five days.<\/p>\n

The severity of the scarring and other health factors will help determine if dermal fillers or laser is the best treatment for a given individual. It is important to consult with a dermatologist or dermatology provider regarding your desired goals and expectations before undergoing treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Acne scars are the scars or pits left by teenage or adult acne. It can be disfiguring, especially when located on the face, and can significantly impact a person\u2019s self-esteem and confidence. Types of Acne Scars There are several types of acne scars. The most common is the ice pick scar, which appears as a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71,"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61\/revisions\/71"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topdermatology.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}