Innovations in dermatology now allow for more acne scar treatment options. They range from topical treatments and facial peels to microdermabrasion and laser therapy. However, acne scarring differs greatly between individuals. The acne itself appears in five different forms, including comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and cystic lesions. Additionally, the cause of acne can range from…
Severe acne flare-ups and breakouts, coupled with the accompanying inflammation, result in acne scars. Scars resemble small “craters” made of scar tissue, which differs in appearance and consistency than surrounding skin. Since the body treats severe acne as an injury to the skin, repairing the damage involves the wound healing process. THE WOUND HEALING PROCESS…
Acne is a medical skin disease that affects both men and women at various levels of severity. It typically appears during puberty on skin — usually the face, back and chest — with prevalent sebaceous follicles. Known medically as acne vulgaris, it ranges from occasional flare-ups of a few pimples to chronic breakouts. Due to…
When you have to deal with acne, or even when you don’t, it is a common standard of hygiene and skin health to cleanse your face twice per day. Once in the morning and once at night. This washes away dirt, oil, and bacteria. And some washes provide added moisture or anti-aging ingredients to fight…
Most of us seek out acne treatment sometime in our lives. For some, the breakouts are much more severe than for others. This is usually due to genetics. But whether you suffer hereditary breakouts or the occasional bout of pimples due to hormonal causes, there are a handful of easy ways to help alleviate the…
Most people consider acne to be a problem faced by adolescents and teenagers. While the condition is most common at this age, it is a misconception that embarrassing breakouts automatically stop for everyone entering adulthood. Acne continues to affect many people well past their teen years. So what is the best acne treatment for adults?…
Scars in the skin seem like stubborn fixtures with the sole purpose of permanently destroying the aesthetic of the human body. Especially scars on the face. Acne scar treatment is a highly sought after cosmetic therapy, but not all of them are created equal. When battling the scars leftover from a vicious bout of acne,…
Acne scars can sometimes appear and feel worse than the acne vulgaris itself. With acne, there is an end in sight—someday it will go away. But scars are permanent. For someone who’s suffered severe acne, dealing with the resulting scars can be just as depressing or even more so. A face pocked with ice pick…
Acne vulgaris is one of the biggest cosmetic concerns with regard to dermatology. Acne largely affects teenagers and young adults, but can be seen in people of all ages. Regardless of the age of the sufferer, acne can be an aggressive and embarrassing skin condition to live with. Pimples, pustules, and papules riddle the skin…
Fraxel DUAL Laser Treatments Have New FDA Clearance
Laser skin rejuvenation treatments have improved significantly, giving you more options to address acne scars, uneven skin tone and age spots. Solta Medical, Inc.’s Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 laser system alleviates skin issues due to its ability to stimulate your body’s ability to produce collagen. The laser light energy turns to heat on your skin’s surface.…
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