Ringworm, Acne & Skin Care

There is not one person who hasn’t suffered from the problem of acne in their life. Usually the appearance of acne starts, in both genders, during puberty and commonly continues into adulthood.  The appearance of acne and acne scars have both mental and physical effects on an individual such as depression, low self-esteem and skin scarring. Traditionally oral or topical treatments were prescribed for treatingof acne, but currently a kind of cosmetic surgery, the acne scar laser treatment provides a new and fast approach towards acne scar removal.

The acne scar laser treatment acts by stimulating collagen production, which is the central protein of connective tissue in animals, in the skin and in turn reducing the scars. The required wavelength and the level of forcefulness of the laser should be determined according to the existing scar tissue . During the treatment procedure, it is normally a physican who will decide on the type of laser that is to be used on your skin. Acne scar laser treatment functions in several methods like,  without removing tissue (non ablative), removing external layers of skin (ablative) and microscopically removing tissue (micro-ablative). 

The ablative laser method uses a laser to vaporize the external layers of the skin and thus, eliminating the undesired scar tissue. As an effective result of this procedure, the collagen will be firmed up stimulating lower scar visibility. Natural cosmetics can be used to cover up any remaining scars. For this acne scar laser treatment, particular kind of lasers, known as erbium and ultra pulsed carbon dioxide lasers are utilised. However, as this kind of treatment leaves the unshielded skin exposed, necessary skin wound care should be used on the skin. In addition, one should also check the skin regularly for any signs of infection. The skin may tend to have redness for up to one year after the acne scar laser treatment, although redness might go away a few months after the surgery.

The non ablative laser works by stimulating modifications to the dermis of the skin. This method of acne scar laser treatment does not cause any damage to the epidermis during the treatment procedure. A laser which is known as smooth beam focuses on the sebaceous gland heating it up and thus, helping to lower the amount of sebum and acne that would appear consequently. In addition, this acne scar laser treatment firms up the dermis and reduces scar visibility by heating up the collagen using the laser. Typically an anesthetic would be administered by the physician before this method of treatment.

These currently practiced acne scar laser treatment proceduresseem to have inspired the treatment of acne and, thus has offered a sense of relief for those who suffer from acne.