How to remove acne scars

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 7:00 PM

Medicines to get rid of acne scars

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) help get rid of dead skin, prevent clogging of pores , thus reducing the effects of scars, and this mild acid works to remove the outer layer, which leads to removing pigmentation and rough areas of the skin, and these acids are used for all types of acne scars . [1]


Retinoids

Retinoids are an effective treatment for acne, in addition to their ability to refine scars, accelerate the process of cell regeneration, improve skin texture, and help to unify the color of the skin, and thus the scars become less visible, but the use of these treatments may make the skin sensitive to the sun ; Therefore, sunscreen must be applied daily during the treatment period. Preparations containing retinoids can be obtained without a prescription, but a specialist should be consulted in cases that require a higher concentration in the product. [1]


Salicylic acid

The salicylic acid of the best used treatments to remove acne scars, where he works to get rid of the pores, reduce swelling and redness, and helps to peeling the skin when used topically, and may be used on a daily basis, or by the care of a specialist skin during Chemical peeling sessions, and the treatment takes a few weeks, and may cause dryness or irritation of the skin. [1]


Medical techniques to get rid of acne scars

The laser

Lasers are used by a dermatologist. To get rid of acne scars , as it works to remove the outer layer of the skin, or reduce redness around the healing pimples, and there are several types used for laser treatment; It depends on flat or raised scars, with the possibility of a person needing more than one treatment session. [2]

Fillings

Collagen or fat fillers are injected by the doctor into the affected areas with a needle, and thus the skin is blown under the scars to reduce them, knowing that the body absorbs the fillers slowly, and this process must be repeated from time to time. [3]

Chemical peeling

Chemical peeling works to reduce deep acne scars, in addition to severe skin pigmentation after inflammation around acne, and the peeling is done by a specialized person, and it is by placing a chemical substance on the skin; To get rid of the outer layer so that its appearance becomes smooth, and the effects of chemical peeling include redness and peeling of the skin for several days. [2]


References

  1. ^ A b t of Mandy of Ferreira (1-3-2018), "How To. Best To Treat Acne Scars" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 24-11-2018. Edited.
  2. ^ A b Krisha McCoy (15-8-2018), "Skin of Smooth Again: Removing Acne Scars" , Www.everydayhealth.com , Retrieved 24-11-2018. Edited.
  3. "Guide to Treating Acne Scars and Skin Damage" , www.webmd.com , 24-1-2017, Retrieved 24-11-2018. Edited.