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Acne Scar Treatment

Get rid of Acne Scars at home

Acne ScarsAcne scars are red or brown marks resulting when acne heals. They are a form of hyperpigmentation, which is a clustering of skin cells with deeper-coloring. Picking and squeezing acne increases the risk and can leave concave marks. A simple pimple scar may fade, unlike severe acne scars. Color change remaining after a year is considered permanent. Acne must be under control before treating the resulting acne scars, according to kidshealth.org.

Because acne scars are hyperpigmented skin, people use topical skin bleaching and fading creams to reduce color. These solutions work to control pigment production, inhibiting already-pigmented cells from growing larger or darker. Some skin lightening products contain natural acids to encourage skin regeneration which expedites fading. Others employ chemicals such as hydroquinone, which is subject to debate over safety. It is banned in skin products in the European Union and Japan, although it is still marketed in the US.

Medical options include injecting filler into scars to smooth the surface. Surgeons use a biopsy tool called a punch, to excise the scar. Sometimes donor skin is sewn on, creating a more normal scar which may respond to usual scar treatments. Abrasion treats less severe acne scars, as do chemical peels. These wear down the damaged skin and leave a more treatable scar. Serious scarring can be diminished with lasers, which remove the top layer of skin and tighten the middle layer. The new skin is smoother with less pigment.

Acne scars can be more difficult to lighten that other skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, age spots or sun spots. However, with use of the best skin lighteners available, getting rid of your acne scars at home is simple and effective.

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