Acne scars help?

is there any good creams oils etc for helping acne/facial scars to fade that are sold in the UK


thanks
Acne scars help?
A little lenghty but it will help":





We can help you naturally get rid of acne scars.





Acne scar treatment can be achieved naturally without using harsh chemicals.





Some people ask why it occurs, well Acne is usually caused by hormonal changes and overly active sebaceous (oil) glands that commonly occurs in the teenage years, however it can affect people in adult life as well. Zits, pimples, acne, cystic skin eruptions, blackheads and white heads all fit into the skin disaster family.





Why is it acne painful sometimes? - (acne treatment)





Secondary infection by bacteria, can cause pain, and the temptation to squeeze the spots and remove the infected pus is great, and although the hope might be to improve the look of the skin, it will only makes matters worse. Not only will it cause scar, scaring, scarring, but also the pus can infect other areas of the skin process.





Do you have spots, blackheads, pustules, and acne scar, scaring, scarring?





That tempt you to squeeze them


That cause you to feel a little unsightly


That make you feel helpless


What are the benefits of using essential oils?





Anti-bacterial properties help fight infection, balance and reduce amount of sebum produced.


Provide soothing and healing, promoting growth of new skin.


Help prevent and minimise scar, scaring, scarring.


Natural Home Remedies





Acne %26amp; Pimple Blitz


Acne Oily Skin Care


Acne Spot Attack


Acne Scar / Scaring / Scarring


Are you after some inexpensive simple natural home remedies that work?





To help you get rid of these skin care traumas without having to use potentially dangerous drugs, anti-biotic or chemicals we have chosen Lavender, Bergamot, Lemongrass and Tea Tree essential oils that have antiseptic properties to help fight bacterial infection, and skin inflammation. Geranium will help balance the skin sebum and aid in repair of the skin.





Would you like some nutritional advice?





Zinc


Vitamin A





Zinc and Vitamin A are important nutrients in the management of skin conditions and may assist in healthy tissue regeneration





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Laser Treatments





There are 2 major categories of laser used in acne scar therapy. They are the resurfacing (aka ablative) lasers and the non-ablative lasers.





Ablative lasers literally remove the outer layers of the skin, burning away scar tissue and stimulating the dermal collagen to tighten, reducing the amount of scar visibility. The ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser, erbium YAG laser and the pulsed dye yellow light laser are most frequently used in laser resurfacing. The yellow light laser also helps treat keloidal scars, flattening and reducing redness as well as helping control itching of the raised scar.





Because the skin is injured and unprotected tissue exposed, great effort must be put into wound care and infection prevention. The skin may remain reddened for several months or a year afterwards.





Non-ablative lasers trigger changes within the dermis without injuring the epidermis. They are the “lunchtime” form of laser therapy. Smoothbeam is the newest FDA approved laser for this treatment. Smoothbeam targets and heats the sebaceous gland, helping reduce sebum and acne formation. Heating the collagen helps tighten the dermis, resulting in less visible scarring.





A topical anesthetic like LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream - 30gm is applied about an hour before the procedure. The surface of the skin is cooled to prevent the laser from damaging the epidermis. A patient will feel both the cold spray as well as some amount of stinging and heat during the session. The application of a topical anesthetic an hour before the procedure makes this tolerable. The procedure takes about an hour. Typically 3 sessions a month apart are performed.





Another non-ablative laser, the N-Lite is used to trigger collagen formation. Three or more treatments may also be required to obtain acceptable improvement.








Filler Substances





Filler substances are best used for shallow, saucer-shaped acne scars. The market has seen an increase in the number and ever improving quality of filler substances used to help “plump up” acne scars. Restylane, Cosmoderm, Cymetra, Fasciian, Artecoll and bovine Collagen are all available. Hylaform is one of the newest fillers just recently approved by the FDA.





Fat transplantation utilizes a patient’s own fat removed by a small liposuction cannula, prepared and reinjected into the dermal defect. While none of these methods are permanent, results tend to last between 3 and 6 month.








Filler Substitutes





Not interested in filler injections? Consider use of DERMAdoctor Faux Fillment Instant Topical Line Filler to temporarily plump the skin with a surge of hyaluronic acid. Supercharged Hyaluronic Acid is propelled into the skin at a high velocity. Once it has penetrated, significant volume is restored. Within twenty minutes, the added volume lifts and smoothes wrinkles, lines, depressed scars and skin creases. Rapid filling and smoothing of and subtle acne scars occurs (it can also be used for deep wrinkle lines - smile and frown lines, vertical lip lines; neck and décolleté creases). Results typically last for twenty-four to thirty-six hours.








Punch Excision





Ice pick acne scars have hard, irregular jagged borders and often the depth is irregular as well. Simple excision of these scars with a sutured closure allows the dermatologist to bring the dermis back together, get rid of the ragged margins and close the area with a fine, uniform line.





The tiny linear scar may be allowed to fade on its own or the procedure may be performed before a more generalized resurfacing is performed such as dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, chemical peel or laser resurfacing.








Subcision





In this procedure the dermatologist undermines the acne scar with a sharp instrument such as a tiny scalpel or needle. Subcision helps break fibrous bands of scar tissue that are creating tension between the epidermis and deeper structures and also helps induce new collagen formation.








Dermabrasion





Dermatologists have been performing dermabrasion for decades. This procedure has fallen somewhat out of favor with the availability of newer, easier to use techniques. In dermabrasion, the skin is anesthetized and frozen and an extremely sharp rapidly rotating blade sheers away damaged tissue. The ultimate result is similar to laser resurfacing.








Microdermabrasion





Microdermabrasion is not a substitute for traditional dermabrasion, which may still be required for advanced cases of ice pick acne scarring. Recent studies confirm that microscopic exam of treated tissue shows significant improvement. This procedure is also done as a series in an outpatient setting, usually the physician’s office or even some day spas. The combination of topical products can help expedite this procedure as well. DermaNew Microdermabrasion Total Body Experience can help exfoliate the skin and may help with more minor acne scars, however, I think it would be more beneficial to use it to help in your PIH treatment plan.








Chemical Peels





A chemical peel involves the application of a high potency acid upon the skin. The more potent the acid, the deeper the penetration into the skin. Personally I find this more beneficial for post inflammatory skin color changes and the most minor of acne scars. For at home use, consider Ellen Lange Retexturizing Peel or Cellex-C Speed Peel Facial Gel. Ultra aggressive phenol peels which reach the deeper dermis must be approached with great care and administered in a hospital-like monitored setting because they have been associated with heart arrhythmias.








Topicals For Atrophic Scars





Everyone always wants to know what topicals can help acne scars. I have many clients who swear by Mederma and ScarGuard ScarCare for helping improve saucer-shaped depressed acne scars, typically newer ones. Certainly anything that has been shown to help stimulate collagen bundle formation such as DermaNew Microdermabrasion Total Body Experience which is oil-free and/or the use of a topical Vitamin A derivative such as Retin A or Tazorac (help with exfoliation as well as stimulate collagen) seem like logical choices. Cellex-C and the topical Vitamin A product should be used at separate times of the day.





These are certainly options I do encourage those with acne scars to take. I do think that the reality is that a procedure is going to maximize your results, whether done alone or incorporated with a topical agent.








Keloid Scar Therapy





Keloids are never easy to treat. However, a variety of options continue to come to the market. Pressure dressings and massage may help fatten some keloids but is not considered a terribly effective form of treatment.





Silicone based topicals are en vogue. Consider ScarGuard ScarCare or Kelo-cote to help reduce keloid thickness and discomfort.





Steroid creams, injections and impregnated tapes can also be beneficial for treating keloidal scars. Cortisone helps shrink thickened, raised fibrous scar tissue.





The pulse dye yellow light laser as mentioned above is useful in keloid therapy.





Finally, Interferon injections can help soften a keloid and smooth it out.





Acne scarring is no longer a problem without a solution. All of the techniques I described have become invaluable treatments for patients seeking to eradicate acne scarring. But never forget, scarring is preventable. Don’t put off acne therapy. The earlier it’s dealt with, the less likely acne scars will be in your future. Prevention is the best and most effective form of treatment.





Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. As always, I hope you have found it informative.
Acne scars help?
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Reply:These scars are called 'hyperpigmentation'. This is when patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This happens when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin.





It's easy to get rid.The best and fastest way are skin creams which contain hydroquinone. This lightens and fade darkened skin patches. A good product for hyperpigmenting is Murad spot %26amp; pigment lightening gel. You can get it at sephora.com.





If you'd rather try a natural home remedy, here's a great one that I personally use:


2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (aha %26amp; bleaching purposes)


1 small potato - peeled (enzymes)


1/2 small cucumber (cools the skin)


1 tablespoon organic yogurt (lactic acid and bleaching action)





In a blender, combine all ingredients until a spreadable paste is achieved. Apply to the face, neck and chest. Cover with two hot, damp towels and wait 15-20 minutes. Rinse
Reply:i had that same problem too, but i live in VIrginia, so I just tanned over them hen I want to the beach