Acne Scar Treatment

Among the many reasons that cystic acne is considered the most serious form is the fact that it is the variation that is most likely to lead to scarring. Here's how the scarring process happens. First, for some reason (perhaps a hormonal imbalance, perhaps a reaction to some skin treatment or other medication, or perhaps something else), the body produces more sebum than the skin's pores cant handle. They become clogged, and inflammation results. With the cystic form of acne, the inflammation seeps deep into the skin, causing infection and the formation of "cyst" like structures on the skin. Because this infection runs so deep, scarring takes place much more often than with other forms of acne. In addition, many times, persons with the condition will try to squeeze the pus out of the cysts, but again, because the cyst runs so deep into the skin, the pus gets into the person's system and creates more infection and further scarring.

Most dermatologists feel the best acne scar treatment is a drug called Isotretinoin (brand name Accutane). Isotretinoin is an moral medicine that a person takes a couple times a day, usually for four or five months. It works by decreasing the oil gland size, which causes less oil to be produced. Reduced oil means reduced clogging of the pores. It's important that cystic acne be treated as soon as it's recognized, as this will reduce the possibility of permanent scarring.

What if you detect that you already have a cystic acne scar? There are several steps that you should take. First, speak to an endocrinologist, who can help determine if a hormone problem is behind the acne. Second, use an antibiotic (in conjunction with the advice of your dermatologist or other physician) to treat your cystic acne in order to fight the bacteria that produces the inflammation. And third, consider speaking with your physician about one of the following options:

(A) Laser Treatment: This new treatment option uses lasers to elevate scars that are recessed into the skin, making it easier to remove them.

(B) Steroids: By injecting special steroids into certain scars, patients will often see a reduction in the size of the scars.

(C) Other options to mention to your doctor are chemical peels and dermabrasion. They'll know what you mean. Remember, though, never use Web articles such as this one to replace a doctor's advice, but only to make you smarter when you talk about the issues with him or her.

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