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Posted by admin | Posted in Acne | Posted on 02-03-2010

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acne scars?

what is the best thing to do about them because i use differin but doesn’t seem to clear them up…what is the best medicine or pills can i take to get rid of the scars and redness…or do i have to get laser removal surgery done?

You really have a number of options.

Severe acne often leaves small scars where the skin gets a “volcanic” shape. Acne scars are very difficult (and expensive) to treat and it is unusual for the scars to be successfully removed completely. In those cases, scar treatment may be appropriate. The most commonly used forms of scar treatments are:

Dermabrasion. The top layer of the skin is removed with a high-speed rotary wire brush or diamond-coated fraise (a grinding wheel) to make the scar look less pitted. It makes the scar less visible but does not remove it completely. Multiple treatments may be necessary to get the desired results. This procedure is usually performed by a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon and is less commonly done now because of the risk of blood-borne diseases.

Microdermabrasion is a newer technique that has a similar effect to traditional dermabrasion, but is less radical. While dermabrasion is a surgical procedure, microdermabrasion is performed by blasting tiny crystals at the skin or rubbing the skin with a rough tool under suction. Many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons offer this procedure.

Laser resurfacing. A laser is used to burn off the top layer of the skin. This procedure is commonly known by the brand names of the machines used to perform it, including SmoothBeam. Many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons offer this procedure.

Punch excision. The scar is excised with a punch tool and the edges are sutured together. This procedure is usually performed by a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon.

Chemical peels (also known as acid peels). A type of organic acid, most commonly glycolic, salicylic, or lactic, is applied to the skin so that a smoother layer can surface. Despite its unpleasant name, superficial peels are painless if performed properly and require no anaesthetic. Peels are typically performed several times over a period of weeks or months. The procedure can also be beneficial for active acne. Many dermatologists and cosmetologists offer this procedure, although the peels given by dermatologists are generally of a higher concentration and therefore potentially more effective. Deep peels are more aggressive and painful and require significant expertise.

Subcision. The scar is detached from deeper tissue, allowing a pool of blood to form under the scar which helps form a connective tissue under the scar, levelling it with the surface. This procedure is usually performed by a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon.

Dermal filler. The scar is filled with an injectable dermal filler. There are several trade names..

Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
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acne treatment new york

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Posted by admin | Posted in Acne | Posted on 24-02-2010

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Although topical acne cream products are the more high profile treatments today, oral treatments have long been used for acne therapy. But, through the years, many acne patients have suffered side effects from their use.

Most of these oral medications are antibiotics that, with prolonged use, lose their effectiveness since patients develop acne bacteria that grow resistant to the antibiotic being used to fight it.

That is why doctors prescribe oral antibiotics no longer than six months. But since this could pose a problem for a long-term acne sufferer, oral treatment is sometimes prescribed in conjunction with topical acne treatment cream.

Oral Treatment Side Effects

Three of the most popular oral acne treatments and their side effects are:

· Erythromycin — This often causes gastrointestinal irritation.

· Oral contraceptives — These should not be taken by women who smoke, are over age 35, have any kind of blood-clotting disorder, or are prone to migraine headaches, unless with the consent of a gynecologist.

· Tetracycline — This should not be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women since it can adversely affect the child’s teeth and bones, and lead to skeletal defects.

What Makes Topical Cream Different?

A growing number of patients who have grown weary of the side effects and dangers associated with oral treatment, however, have opted to stick to topical medication, particularly acne creams.

Acne cream products have relatively less harsh side effects than oral medicine. Also, most acne treatment cream products can be used for longer periods than oral acne treatments.

Acne cream is easily spread on and absorbed by the skin, and does not leave the greasy feeling an ointment does, nor does it cause the flaking that results from some kinds of gel.

A Breakthrough New Type of Acne Cream Hits the Market

Some of the newest and best acne cream products contain a vitamin B derivative called niacinamide, which was discovered to be excellent for the treatment of acne by the State University of New York College of Medicine.

Through tests done across eight weeks on 76 acne patients, topical 4% niacinamide was found to cause improvement in 82% of those treated with it, while only 68% of those treated with clindamycin (an antibiotic…and the leading prescription acne treatment) reported improvement.

Acnessential (a topical 4% Niacinamide cream) contains NO ANTIBIOTICS and is safe to use even for extended periods of time. Moreover, since its active ingredient is simply Vitamin B3 (niacin) it will not usually cause the irritation, drying, and itching that other acne creams often do.

The great thing about Acnessential is that it can be used in conjunction with other acne treatments. For example, subjecting a post-treatment scar to azelaic acid acne cream, lesions, or wounds may form on severely irritated skin already made tender by recent treatment.

Acnessential soothes the skin by reducing redness and inflammation, even as it continues to counteract the tendency to acne. Moreover, its active ingredient, niacinamide, is known for improving circulation and can therefore help speed up the healing process of skin scarred by a bout with acne.

Richard Hargreaves is a former MR AUSTRALIA and publisher of Acne-Free-Info.com. On his website he provides a FREE 70 page Acne Skin-care Treatments eBook and information on Topical Niacinamide Gel and Nicotinamide Acne Treatment Cream.

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