Acne Scar Prevention

Acne Scar Prevention & Correction

Causes of Acne Scars:
Acne scars are sharp-sided depressions or pits as shown in the photograph above. Scars should not be confused with pigment spots (brown spots) or infection spots (red spots), which are a temporary condition caused by the injury of the infection. For information on pigment spots refer to the page on "Acne Pigment Spots."

Because moderate to severe acne produces substantial swelling of the tissues around the infections, it is possible that scarring may be occurring but not readily visible. The photograph below and left was taken on day-1 of treatment and due to infections and swelling along the jaw-line no scarring was visible. The photograph on the right was taken at week-13 of treatment. There are no new infections and the swelling is minor. Pox marks (scars) are now visible along the jaw-line. These scars are sloped depressions and will disappear in time.

People with moderate to severe acne become systemically (bodily) deficient in chemicals needed to prevent acne and facilitate adequate repair of these infection injuries. Zinc, as discussed in the sections on Acne Vulgaris, Cystic Acne and Acne Rosacea can block many of the conditions that promote acne. Zinc is also essential in the production of collagen, elastin, new replacement cells and tissue substances that make up the repair process in the infection sites.

Since acne consumes so much of the skin's available supply of critical chemicals, like zinc, antioxidants, calcium, etc., the repair process of infections is inadequate. Too little collagen, elastin, etc. can be manufactured, resulting in a severe depression (pox mark or scar) at the site of the injury.

Preventing Acne Scars:
BiON's Acne Inhibiting Gel corrects the chemical imbalances in the skin caused by acne. It rebuilds the skin's ability to prevent new infections, which prevents scarring in the future. It enables the repair processes to completely repair current infections, without scars.

Previous infections continue to heal for 90 days or more. Acne Inhibiting Gel promotes this repair by providing the skin with the required chemical elements to adequately execute the repair process. As in the photographs above, scarring that occurred one to two months before treatment will heal without leaving any marks.

Green Tea/Clay Mask and Mineral Clay Mask also prevent the development of new infections and significantly promote the skin's ability to heal without scarring. These masks are rich in minerals required by the skin and its immune processes. The poultice action of the masks helps draw infectious waste matter out of the skin, which speeds the repair processes.

The use of benzoyl peroxide products generates free radicals in the skin and interferes with and slows the healing process. The red and brown marks that are a part of the acne healing process may last weeks longer when benzoyl peroxide is a regular part of the daily regimen. Benzoyl peroxide may increase the risks of acne scarring. (See the Valuable Acne Tips page for more information on benzoyl peroxide.)

Removal or Reduction of Acne Scars:
Before addressing pre-existing acne scars, achieve total control of acne and then leave adequate time for any of the final infections to completely heal, which may take up to three months. If there are only a few significant deep boxcar (straight edge) scars these can be surgically removed by a practiced plastic surgeon. The center of the scar is removed and the edges are brought together to make a flat surface. This is a brief procedure performed in the office under a local anesthetic.

If there are a larger number of scars and irregular surfaces the Ebrium:YAG laser has been shown to produce very good results for shallow boxcar and ice pick scars. For rolling and deep boxcar scars, the Erbium:YAG with long-pulse duration is a good option. Check with medical facilities to see if they have this equipment within their facility and if they have experience in treating acne scars.

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