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Treatments for acne scarring can be as simple as whipping up an oatmeal face mask to the complexities of laser surgery. If your acne scarring is not too severe, you

may find success using a natural treatment that you can make at home, or an over-the-counter medication. If your scars are deeper, however, you will probably have to find a more serious solution. The best advice you can get on which treatment options are appropriate for your type of acne scarring will come from a reliable dermatologist. After you have a consultation, you can give the options presented some thought and decide what you want to do. The acne scar treatments we'll be talking about in this article are just some of the ones that are worth considering.

The different types of acne scars have been identified and named, so it's easy to identify which types you are afflicted with. One type is called the Icepick scar, and it is very common. They look like someone has stuck your skin with an icepick. Because icepick scars are quite deep, treating them successfully is usually difficult.

Boxcar scars, on the other hand, are usually shallower than icepick scars, and can be identified by their round or oval shape and sharp edges. Another classifications is the Rolling scar. It presents on the skin with a rolling, or wavelike, appearance. There are other acne scar patterns also, but these are the most common. Each one responds best to a specific type of treatment.

Acne scars can usually be successfully concealed with makeup, and a lot of people do this. Makeup can make you look better, and feel better about your acne scars, whether you are using it as a temporary solution until you find something else, or if it's the only solution you have at this time. There are treatments available that will usually remove, or at least reduce, most acne scarring with the exception of stubborn scarring that just won't respond to treatment.

Another problem some people have is that they can't afford surgery at the moment, and their scars are too deep to respond well to creams and other home treatments. While you're waiting to be able to afford a surgical procedure to remove your acne scars, consider using a high-quality makeup product to conceal your problem. A natural looking makeup that is very gentle on your skin are the mineral-based products.

One type of acne scar treatment involves injecting collagen into the affected areas to make them less noticeable. The best place to find out more about collagen treatments is to talk to a plastic surgeon or dermatologist who performs this type of injections. The best approach is to see if your dermatologist recommends collagen injections and if he or she has performed them. Other surgical treatments may be more appropriate to your condition and could be recommended instead of collagen injections. Another option, for example, is called dermabrasion. In this case, a wire brush rotates over your skin, removing the top layer. You can choose to have a chemical peel which effectively removes the outer layer of your skin after the application of chemicals. These are just some of the surgical procedures often used to remove acne scars. You should carefully consider your options before deciding on any type of acne scar treatment. As mentioned above, it's always a good idea to get the opinion of a dermatologist. He or she will be able to tell you which treatment method is best for your particular circumstances. You will find the right treatment for your acne scars, so don't get discouraged.

References:

http://acneassassins.com/secrets-quick-easy-toothpaste-acne-treatment/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1G-zaqwXC8