Treating the Acne Scars
Treatment for
pigmented scars can be bought over the counter. Bleaching creams can reduce the appearance of mild scars but it will take at least 6 weeks to see any noticeable
differences. Asians have a lower risk of hyper-pigmentation than African Americans, but higher risk than Caucasian patients. The risk of hypertrophic and keloidal
scars is 5-15 times higher in African American patients and 3-5 times higher in patients of Asian descent. These world-class lasers represent the next generation of
Q-switched engineering and utilize PhotoAcoustic technology to provide patients with a more refreshed appearance, even skin tone, a reduction in fine lines and
wrinkles, smoother texture, and a decrease in pore size.Using bleaching agents could help
Post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation and macules can be improved with bleaching agents. Some superficial acne scarring can be treated with topical resurfacing agents, like Retinol, which is available in many over-the-counter forms, as well as in prescription medications such as Retin-A and Renova. There are also pseudo-scars known as Macules that are really pigmentations that are scar related rather than scars themselves. This is the final stage of the healing process from inflamed acne lesions. Brown and red discoloration left from acne scars are removed using treatments similar to the removal of pigmented lesions and vascular lesions.When you’re in the sun, your body reacts by producing a pigment called melanin to protect your skin from ultraviolet rays. If you spend a lot of time in the sun, your skin may overreact by producing too much melanin. My husband noticed the improvement and has also started using it for slight pigmentation along his jawline. I will have to thank the little snails and the manufacturer of the lotion for restoring my self confidence in time to come. The treatment options for pigment scars vary from over-the-counter products to more aggressive in-office treatments, depending on the severity of the scars. Over-the-counter bleaching creams that contain two percent hydroquinone, used in conjunction with glycolic acid-based lotions, are ideal for reducing the appearance of mild scars.
