Laser resurfacing is the most modern type of acne treatment available to reduce acne scars or blemishes. It involves shooting laser beams of light at irregular skin patches. It is a very precise way of removing skin layer by layer.
If you have scars from acne you may be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing. If you have active acne, this may not be the route for you.
There are two main types of lasers used for laser resurfacing – carbon dioxide and erbium. Both remove damaged skin cells and limit the amount of heat absorbed by the skin.
Co2 resurfacing can be used, amongst over things, to remove scars, birth marks and cancerous cells. It uses continuous light beams to remove layers of skin with very little heat damage. Recovery time takes up to 2 weeks.
Erbium laser resurfacing removes deep lines and wrinkles and smooths surrounding tissues. Recovery time is about 1 week.
You should always seek out surgeons with good credentials and experience for peace of mind if you consider this this option.
Skin bacteria on their own do not cause acne. However acne causing bacteria could be defined as the bacteria called Propionbacterium acnes (P. Acnes) which lives on all skin types and is part of the skin’s natural maintenance system.
When a follicle is clogged, this acne causing bacteria multiplies and causing a chemical reaction that results in inflammation and spots. Acne treatments are designed to fight this bacteria and reduce inflammation by decreasing oil production and cleansing the pores.
Also when several types of bacteria are trapped underneath the skin, they can react with sebum and break down into free fatty acids resulting in damage and inflammation in the deeper parts of the skin.
The first signs of this are redness and swelling. Within 3 days of this inflammation starting, white blood cells start attacking the bacteria and try to get them out the body. This is how pustules are formed and develop.
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One of the worst thing you can so is to rub, scratch or pick you skin as this will only make acne worse and can cause permanent scarring.
One method to get rid rid of acne is to keep a food diary because if you record all the food you eat and the times you get spots or acne you may find a pattern and be able to identify a food you are allergic to.
If you have an outbreak of acne, try to only wear make-up on special occasions or if you have to wear it, wear light make-up and make sure you completely remove it every night before you go to bed .If make-up clogs your pores it can cause spots.
Some more tips on how to get rid of acne are: wash your face everyday with cleanser, change your wash cloth everyday as you don’t want to attract more bacteria and also try to keep stress levels to a minimum . Remember to not scrub your face too hard as this can cause more inflammation and irritation.
If these things do not work then it is best to consult a doctor who will advise what the best route to acne free skin for you would be.
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