Acne scars cause more stress to the patients then the acne itself, most of the times.
There are different types of acne scars, and before treatment u need to know all of them, Because treatment varies for each scar type.
Let’s have a quick overview of the different types and their treatment
ICE PICK SCARS are deep, very narrow scars that extend into the dermis.The skin looks as if it has been pierced by an ice pick or sharp instrument.
THEY ARE MOST DIFFICULT TO TREAT
Rx : Chemical peels
Dermabrasion
Laser resurfacing
Punch grafting
BOXCAR SCARS are round or oval depressions with steep vertical sides. Wider than ice pick scars.
Rx : subscision
TCA Cross
Laser resurfacing
Fillers
ROLLING SCARS causes rolling or wave-like depressions across otherwise normal-looking skin. Rolling scars differ from boxcar scars in that they aren’t sharply defined. The skin itself looks uneven and craggy.
Rx : soft tissue augmentation techniques
Laser resurfacing
Microneedling
Dermabrasion
HYPERTROPHIC SCARS are raised, firm scars that grow above the surface of the skin.
Rx : topical or intralesional corticosteroids
Surgical revision
Silicone gel dressings
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