Acne scar treatment
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There are several forms of treatment for acne scars in current usage.
Dermabrasion is a cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the skin is removed by abrasion (sanding). It is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots on the skin. The procedure is very painful and usually requires a general anaesthetic or twilight anaesthesia, in which the patient is still partly conscious [1] Afterward, the skin is very red and raw-looking, and it takes several months for the skin to regrow and heal. Dermabrasion is useful for scar removal when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars.
In the past, dermabrasion was done using a small, sterilized, electric sander. In the past decade, it has become more common to use a CO2 or Erbium:YAG laser. Laser dermabrasion is much easier to control, much easier to gauge, and is practically bloodless compared to classic dermabrasion.
Laser resurfacing is a technique used during laser surgery wherein molecular bonds of a material are dissolved by a laser.
Punch techniques
Subcision is a process used to treat deep rolling scars left behind by acne or other skin diseases. Essentially the process involves separating the skin tissue in the affected area from the deeper scar tissue. This allows the blood to pool under the affected area, eventually causing the deep rolling scar to level off with the rest of the skin area. Once the skin has leveled, treatments such as laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion or chemical peels can be used to smooth out the scarred tissue.
Acne is more commonly found in the western countries especially of the American and European continents. This could be because of a higher genetic disposition in these areas. There are many natural and ayurvedic treatment of acne. Many herbs and medicinal plants mentioned in ayushveda.com are very effective in acne natural cure.
Home Remedies for Acne
§ Application of buttermilk on the affected regions is also helpful.
§ Prepare a mixture of nutmeg and red sandalwood in water. Apply this mixture on the face.
§ Application of a paste of thorns of the semolina in milk for three consecutive nights will help reduce the eruptions.
§ Application of a paste of thorns of the semolina in milk for three consecutive nights will help reduce the eruptions.
Herbs for Acne
§ Sarsaparilla
§ Red Clover
§ Yellow Dock
§ Burdock
§ Dandelion Root
