whats the best treatment for acne scars?
Monday, August 30th, 2010 at
11:13 am
i had acne for years. finally got rid of it with pro activ, but I still have scars. there really only on my cheeks. whats the best treatment to quickly get rid of them? It also has to be good with sensitive skin.
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laser treatment!
There are several ways to get rid of acne scars:
*Surgery to cut out the scars (Ice pick scars)
*Botox and fillers injected into the scars (Flatter “crater” scars)
*Laser treatments (“craters”)
Those are the three basic ways to get rid of acne scars. All of which require a visit to the dermatologist.
You can also try a derma roller, but this increases your risk for infection, and there’s no guarantee it will actually do anything.
Micro Fractional Co2 Laser Treatment.
The Micro Fractional CO2 laser has significantly less down time than the traditional CO2 laser. The traditional CO2 laser removes the top layer (or resurfaces) 100% of the skin to being treated, which results in a longer healing time and can cause long-term redness (up to 3 months). The Micro Fractional laser means that only a fraction of the skin is treated. Since bridges of healthy skin are left in between the treated areas, the downtime is significantly less. Micro Fractional does not mean fractional results. The science behind this technology allows for significant improvements comparable to traditional CO2 laser.
Take Minocycline. Minocycline is an antibiotic which kills bacteria. Minocycline should be taken with caution, however, as it has been show to damage the thyroid gland, liver, and hair. It makes skin sensitive and lowers the body’s resistance to pathogens. If you do choose to take minocyline, make sure to get bloodwork every six months at the doctor’s office to monitor your health.
Get good nutrition. These top five nutrients have been shown to have a very positive effect on your skin and in treating acne. These nutrients, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, selenium and chromium, can pack a powerful punch in your acne war.
Zinc – Zinc is the Acne stopper. It works in several ways to both treat acne and prevent it. It helps the body regulate certain hormones which prevents acne, but it also helps with wound healing, tissue regeneration and boosting the body’s immune system.Most people in the United States actually have a marginal zinc deficiency, but you can get zinc from many of your favorite foods, such as seeds, nuts, legumes and whole grains.
Vitamin A – Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that helps you have beautiful, healthy hair and skin. You can find vitamin A from fruits and vegetables. Dark green vegetables and deep yellow vegetables as fruits give you a good dose of vitamin A by providing carotenes. Oatmeal is a good source of vitamin A, as well as cantaloupe, honeydew melon, broccoli, spinach and sweet potato. Liver contains a megadosis: watch out, vitamin A is stored in the body and you can actually get vitamin A poisoning.