Understand the various Types of Acne Scars
Most of us at one time or another had to deal with some acne problems, but for some of us the condition get a lot more serious. for those people, not only will the acne affect the way they feel about themselves it will also leaves scars. Acne scars are like a bad reminder you once had major acne problems.
Let’s take a look at the different types of acne scars and what are the best methods to prevent them.
Pigmentation Scars
These are the least severe kind of scars. Although they are not pleasant to look at these mostly show as an inflated area on your skin. the best way to prevent this type of scar is to avoid popping your pimples. Trying to pop a pimple cam often result in aggravating the affected and this can lea to pigmentation scars.
Ice Pick Scars
These are more severe because they are actually an indentation in your skin. These are often a lot more difficult to treat and can last for a very long time. The best treatment for this type of scars would be some sort of dermabrasion treatment or chemical peels. In more serious cases surgery can be used to treat the affected area.
Hypertrophic Scars
This type of scars is like the opposite of the Ice pick scar. The hypertrophic scars are raised above the skin by a buildup of collagen in the skin. Collagen is produce by your skin in response to an injury (such as a severe acne breakout). These type of scars are probably the worst to treat simply because in most cases surgery is not an option, since the procedure can provoke the same types of scars.
The best way to to avoid dealing with problems like this is and will always be prevention. Taking preventive measure to treat your acne is always the best solution.