Acne scars and its treatments
• Acne scar is complication of acne (pimple). It is common condition seen younger age people.
• It is frustrating disorder with social impact.
• The acne scars sin the form of raised & depressed.
• Depressed scar is divided into 3 types.
1) Rolling
2) Ice pick
3) Box scar
• The scar is treated with different modalities.
Microdermabrasion
• It is a procedure which helps to mild to moderate type of scar. it also helps in exfoliating the skin reduce the black head and white head.
• It stimulate the collagen production so help in reducing the fine wrinkles.
• The procedure require 25-30 minutes for procedure.mild to moderate acne scar minimum session required 6-7 , minimum improvement 50-70 percentage.
Dermaroller
• It is also called as microneedling. It helps in several type of depressed scar the session required 6-7 time interval between 2 session will be 4-6 week. It is very good modality to treat acne scar the improvement will be 70-80 percent. The combination of microneedling and PRP is very effective for acne scar.
Chemical peeling
• Different type of chemical peel from super facial to medium depth peel helps to reduce acne scar improved the texture and colour tone.
• Ex. Glycolic peel, salicylic acid peel, TCA, etc.
Laser
• Ex. Q switch ,ND YAG, KTP,CO2,etc.
Surgical Procedure
• Scars revision, subsicion fillers, etc.