Acne refers to the plugged pores that can be either whiteheads or blackheads, deeper lumps like nodules and cysts and pimples occurring on one's face, chest, neck, shoulders and/or back. When acne is severe, it can result in permanent scarring known as acne scars. Scars appear when acne advances and injures the dermis tissue. They crop up as a response to inflammation of the sebaceous follicles when they are plugged with dead cells, bacteria and oil. The outcome is a scar, which is a discolored fiber tissue. Acne scars develop when one squeezes out pimples. The deeper one peels the affected region, the darker the mark gets. In many cases, the squeezing and popping leaves scars which can be difficult to remove.
When the connective tissue on the dermis is destroyed, one's body responds by producing collagen to fill in the gap. Often, the collagen is overproduced and this gives the affected area extra protection. Acne products containing Salicylic Acid are also known to gently offer this protection. After collagen seals the wound, the cells surrounding the area produce collagenase enzyme to remove the excess collagen. Depending on the quantity of collagen produced, two common types of acne scars occur. Hypertrophic scars occur when little collagenase is produced leaving a scar with a thick collagen layer that may sometimes bulge. Pockmark or icepick is the common name of the other kind of scar that occurs when a large amount of collagen is removed from the affected region resulting in a depression beneath the skin.
Because the scars do not have any sweat glands or pores as normal skin does, they will appear slightly different compared to the skin surrounding them. The color difference between the natural skin and acne scars can draw more attention to the sensitive region. To treat acne scars successfully, the destroyed epidermal tissue must be removed and collagen replaced in order to improve the texture and tone of the destroyed region. There are certain treatments that one can use. Products containing Proactiv, Salicylic Acid and Retextra offer fast and gentle results. They do not have side effects like dryness, inflammation, itching or flaking as compared to products containing benzoyl peroxide.
Greg Garner was previously involved in the healthcare industry but has since left that field. He can be contacted at his new www.hipaaexams.com HIPAA Training business.
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