Your search for the right acne scar treatment will require an investment of time and some patience. Your acne may not respond to the same treatments that other people have used successfully. Your best treatment will depend on two factors: how severe your acne scarring is and the specific type of acne scars that you have. Regardless of which type of treatment you decide to use, it's a good idea to talk to a professional and see what they recommend. This is doubly important if your acne scars are significant. Up-to-date treatment options for acne scars are the focus of this report.
You can't have any active acne at the moment if you want to have a surgical procedure done for removing your scars from previous bouts of acne. There's a difference in the procedures that are used to remove scars and those for treating a fresh outbreak of acne, and you need to keep the two approaches separate. Some of the procedures used to eliminate acne scarring can also be used successfully for fresh acne outbreaks; however, the treatment itself will be different in each case. Keep in mind, therefore, that you need to clear up your current outbreak of acne before you can submit to any kind of surgical procedure to remove your scarring. Have your dermatologist recommend a medication to help get rid of any active acne you are experiencing, or use a treatment that has been successful for you previously.
Concealing makeup is a method many people use to cover up their acne scars. Makeup is a good choice for those who need a temporary cover-up for their acne scars, even though the makeup must be put on every day. If you are searching for a more permanent solution, makeup will suffice for the moment. While some scars are resistant to just about any type of treatment, most acne scarring will respond to treatment and be completely removed or at least reduced.
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. High quality makeup can be used until you're able to get your scars removed. Mineral makeup is often the best kind for this purpose, as it has a natural looking appearance and is usually gentle on your skin.
There are some easy to find natural remedies that can be helpful for removing acne scars. Aloe Vera is found in the leaves of the cactus by the same name, and is well-known for its healing properties. You can buy it as a pure gel or liquid. If you don't buy an actual plant, buy the pure gel or juice that has no other additives. Don't simply use another product that has a little bit of Aloe Vera in its ingredient list. Believe it or not, fresh lemon juice is also effective at treating acne scars. Twice a day - morning and night - rub fresh lemon juice on your acne scars. Leave it there for about 15 minutes and then rinse it off. Finally, another well regarded natural remedy for both acne pimples and scars is tea tree oil. There are a lot of different options for acne scar treatments. Before you decide which one to use, be certain to have looked into all the different possibilities open to you. 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. Keep a positive outlook as you search for the right solution for removing, or reducing, your acne scarring. There is a solution.
References:
http://acneassassins.com/vitamin-b5-acne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMH1jKgpaA0
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