Pimple Scars - How To Get Rid Of It?

Acne Vulgaris, commonly known as acne is a type of chronic skin condition which occurs when the hair follicles of the skin become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Characterized by blackheads, pimples, whiteheads and greasy skin, acne can also cause scarring. Typically, acne which causes pimples tend to develop on the back, chest, shoulders but mostly on the face and neck.

Causes and symptoms of pimple scars:

Although the actual cause of acne is uncertain, medical professionals have reason to believe that an increase in the level of androgen triggers pimples. On the other hand, scarring due to pimples are a result of the presence of inflamed lesions. Such inflamed lesions, when gorged with surplus oil, bacteria and dead skin cells, cause swelling and an eventual rupture in the follicle wall which leads to scarring. The extent of the scar has a direct relationship with the rupture. That is to say, the deeper the rupture, the bigger the scar.

In actuality, the formation of scars is involved in the normal healing process of the skin. The skin cells in order to mend the damage caused by the ruptured pimples, forms fresh collagen fibres which are fibrous proteins that impart flexibility and strength to the skin. The resultant repair which are very rarely smooth and unblemished are referred to as scars.

Treatment of pimple scars:

1) Fractional Radiofrequency treatment is a highly effective method of reducing or removing pimple scars from the skin. The radio frequency does not cause much damage to upper layers of skin but effectively breaks down the scar tissue.

2) Lasers are alternative and are a little less painful. This treatment involves the use of skin resurfacing lasers.

3) Fillers are another form of treatment which fills the indentations left remaining from dense pimple scars. Hardly any downtime with this but are expensive in the long run.

4) Scar reduction surgery is meant to minimize the scar so that it is more consistent with your surrounding skin tone and texture.

5) Chemical peels are also used by many cosmetic/plastic surgeons to get rid of pimple scars.

6) Subcision is a also a handy procedure followed by cosmetic/plastic surgeons. This is a minor surgical procedure which is useful in getting rid of the scars and wrinkles. It is carried out through a special hypodermic needle which is inserted through a puncture in the skin surface.

7) PRP therapy also helps a great deal in getting rid of the irritiating acne scars. This technique is widely used as it produces great results.

8) Microneedling is also recommended to treat acne scars. It provides a younger, smoother-looking skin. It reduces acne scarring, fine lines and even hyperpigmentation.