Medical Aesthetics Appearance of ‘holes and depressions after acne?
Acne scars are a result of an inflammatory reaction caused by acne, which damages the skin tissues. Bacterial infection and hand squeezing can worsen the inflammatory reaction, forming atrophic or hypertrophic scars. When the body produces insufficient collagen to repair the skin, atrophic acne scars are formed which appear as indentations in the skin.
The formation of acne scars occur in roughly 3 stages:
1) Inflamed acne
2) Post-inflammatory erythema or hyperpigmentation
3) White/depressed scars
Early treatment of acne and acne scars can greatly reduce the risk of scar formation.
There are many ways to treat acne and post-inflammatory erythema/hyperpigmentation, such as oral medications, topical ointments, light therapy and lasers.
When the atrophic acne scars are formed, various collagen-stimulating treatments can be carried out to diminish their appearance. These include microneedling, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser treatments. Some individuals may require surgical excision of lesions.
Remember, prevention is key when it comes to acne scars so remember to seek early treatment with a doctor for any acne you may be suffering from. And if you already suffer from acne scarring, options are available to diminish their appearance, consult a doctor for details.
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