Acne scars develop due to profound infections of the hair follicles.A dermatologist should be immediately consulted if a crop of acne is discovered. Manipulation of the spots lead to scarification. The therapy of the acne scar is undertaken according to the type of scar.
1. Hypertrophic scar
2. Atrophic scars are the most common. Three forms are:
- Key form
- Boxcar form
- Eispick form
It takes two years for the process of scarification. It should be individually determined if an early or later therapy is required.
Therapy options:
- Compression
- Local steroid injections
- Laser
- Excision of the scar
- Peelings
- Dermabrasions
- Laser
- Excision of the scar
The therapy requires patience and it is a variable procedure according to the type of scar. It is important to have a realistic approach towards the end results. Some scars cannot disappear completely but can be undoubtably improved.
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