It is an unfortunate fact of life that acne will leave scarring. However well it is treated scarring is almost inevitable. Fortunately, with the right prevention procedures this scarring can be minimized to the extent that it becomes almost indiscernible. The scaring itself will always be there but with care its appearance will be so feint that it is virtually invisible.
The following actions, if taken early enough will minimize the risk of scarring and it should be stressed that prevention is always better that cure. Scarring can be removed with expensive procedures such as chemical peels, laser treatments and dermabrasion but it far better, and cheaper, to try to prevent scarring in the first place.
Act Fast.
If it is known that a person is prone to acne is important to be on the lookout for the first signs of the symptoms. You should never wait for the blackheads and whiteheads to develop. Blackheads develop into pimples and pimples develop into cysts and nodules, which are the major cause of acne scars. It is normally failure to act fast when the first signs of acne occur that results in so many sufferers having their acne cause some very unsightly scarring.
So, you should act fast but act gently. At the first sign of a pimple start course of treatment that uses the gentlest skin care product you can find. With this approach the skin will not react and become irritated and inflamed. Sometimes reaction to a treatment that is too aggressive can cause scarring in itself.
Consult a Dermatologist
Consultation with a dermatologist is always a good idea. A thorough examination by an experienced practitioner coupled with a detailed discussion about the options and the therapies available will give you many more choices for treatment. A dermatologist will also be able to give expert advice on the possible use of prescription medicines rather than over-the-counter medications.
If the acne has progressed to the point where regular and severe breakouts are occurring then a visit to a dermatologist is essential. The prevention of scarring in this case will be much harder to achieve so the seeking help of an expert is the best course of action.
Use of Skin Care Products
What is important here is that whatever help and advice you obtain from the experts be sure to back up the treatment with the right skin care. I know of many people who have spend a great deal of money on acne consultations and medicines only to throw all the gains a way by using inferior skin-care products
Be sure to use only non-comedogenic (won't clog the pores), oil-free and non-hypoallergenic skin care products. These are specially constituted to smooth the progress of the healing of pimples, cysts and nodules.
Avoid applying too many layers. All you need is a mild cleanser followed by an oil-free moisturizer and then finish with any anti-acne treatment prescribed by the doctor.
This is a tough one. Try to avoid hand contact with the acne. Never pop or squeeze. Contact with the hands is a sure-fire way of introducing bacteria into the affected areas. This will certainly heighten the tendency for the acne to produce scarring.
The following actions, if taken early enough will minimize the risk of scarring and it should be stressed that prevention is always better that cure. Scarring can be removed with expensive procedures such as chemical peels, laser treatments and dermabrasion but it far better, and cheaper, to try to prevent scarring in the first place.
Act Fast.
If it is known that a person is prone to acne is important to be on the lookout for the first signs of the symptoms. You should never wait for the blackheads and whiteheads to develop. Blackheads develop into pimples and pimples develop into cysts and nodules, which are the major cause of acne scars. It is normally failure to act fast when the first signs of acne occur that results in so many sufferers having their acne cause some very unsightly scarring.
So, you should act fast but act gently. At the first sign of a pimple start course of treatment that uses the gentlest skin care product you can find. With this approach the skin will not react and become irritated and inflamed. Sometimes reaction to a treatment that is too aggressive can cause scarring in itself.
Consult a Dermatologist
Consultation with a dermatologist is always a good idea. A thorough examination by an experienced practitioner coupled with a detailed discussion about the options and the therapies available will give you many more choices for treatment. A dermatologist will also be able to give expert advice on the possible use of prescription medicines rather than over-the-counter medications.
If the acne has progressed to the point where regular and severe breakouts are occurring then a visit to a dermatologist is essential. The prevention of scarring in this case will be much harder to achieve so the seeking help of an expert is the best course of action.
Use of Skin Care Products
What is important here is that whatever help and advice you obtain from the experts be sure to back up the treatment with the right skin care. I know of many people who have spend a great deal of money on acne consultations and medicines only to throw all the gains a way by using inferior skin-care products
Be sure to use only non-comedogenic (won't clog the pores), oil-free and non-hypoallergenic skin care products. These are specially constituted to smooth the progress of the healing of pimples, cysts and nodules.
Avoid applying too many layers. All you need is a mild cleanser followed by an oil-free moisturizer and then finish with any anti-acne treatment prescribed by the doctor.
This is a tough one. Try to avoid hand contact with the acne. Never pop or squeeze. Contact with the hands is a sure-fire way of introducing bacteria into the affected areas. This will certainly heighten the tendency for the acne to produce scarring.
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