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		<title>Remove Acne Facial Scars Naturally</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Charles Calvertbr Source: ezinearticles.combr br Getting rid of acne facial scars does not require you to use over the counter creams and soaps. I have drastically lessened the appearance of my facial scars using different fantastic natural remedies. Here are a few home treatments I have applied previously. The first solution is using lemons. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Charles Calvertbr<br />
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Getting rid of acne facial scars does not require you to use over the counter creams and soaps. I have drastically lessened the appearance of my facial scars using different fantastic natural remedies.</p>
<p>Here are a few home treatments I have applied previously.</p>
<p>The first solution is using lemons. As crazy as it sounds the citrus in them are a natural bacteria destroyer. You basically apply the lemon juice to the acne scarred area and it kills the bacteria and begins healing the skin. For the best results apply it before going to sleep, and in the morning wash the area the lemon was on with clean water.</p>
<p>This method has been extremely effective for me, lowering the amount of scars I had, and not just in the facial area but also other areas like my neck</p>
<p>Another great technique of cleaning up acne scars is using cocoa and shea butter. This product was developed in Africa, and it has numerous uses, one being a skin cream and ointment. There is no scientific evidence that it will rid acne facial scars, but when researching the product a lot of individuals have commented that they saw significant improvement after using it with smaller acne scars.</p>
<p>These butter products can basically be placed on any scar affected area. It is best to try it on a smaller are prior to using on acne facial scars that are big. The reason is so that you do not have a side effect or skin irritation.</p>
<p>The first acne scar remedy I suggested previously I have applied several times with outstanding results. It reduced the appearance of scars, and in some cases removed them completely.</p>
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		<title>3 Ways to Remove Your Acne Scars Quickly and Naturally</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Shaleniie Devi Source: ezinearticles.com Once you have outgrown acne, you will of course want to get rid of the acne scars that are left on your face. There are many ways to remove acne scars, either through medical techniques like laser peels or through natural means. Here are 3 ways for you to remove [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Shaleniie Devi<br />
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<p>Once you have outgrown acne, you will of course want to get rid of the acne scars that are left on your face. There are many ways to remove acne scars, either through medical techniques like laser peels or through natural means.</p>
<p>Here are 3 ways for you to remove them quickly and naturally.</p>
<p>1. Apply Cocoa Butter. The ingredients in cocoa butter will help to lighten your acne scars by blending all the different pigmentation shades on your skin. Do it every night before going to bed consistently for the next 4 weeks and you should be able to see the results. Palmer&#8217;s Cocoa Butter Formula is one of the best in the market however if you cannot get that, any unrefined cocoa butter cream will still work.</p>
<p>2. Apply Vitamin E. There are 2 ways to use vitamin E. You can either apply it topically or consume it orally. For topical application, you will need to break the vitamin E capsule and massage the oil gently onto your face. When you consume it orally, you will be able to have cell renewal from the inside. Either way, Vitamin E is a great way to remove your acne scars.</p>
<p>3. Drink Plenty of Water. Well this is the easiest of all but many people do not drink the daily required amount. You should drink at least 2 litres of water throughout the entire day to bring back the natural moisture of your skin. With proper hydration, dead cells, excess oils and toxins will be flushed out of your body system.</p>
<p>If you truly wish to succeed at banishing your acne and acne scars for good, then you must visit the best acne resource. Go to this site immediately: <a target="_new" href="http://www.bestacne-products.com/" rel="nofollow">Best Acne Products</a>.</p>
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		<title>How To Identify Acne Face Scars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: nlwest21 Source: articlesbase.com Acne is a kind of skin infection that has the ability to bear upon both teenagers and adults. Getting acne is annoying for many people to contend with because it can get so tough that the only method utilized to remove them is through unique medicinal drugs and other such drastic [...]]]></description>
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<p>Acne is a kind of skin infection that has the ability to bear upon both teenagers and adults. Getting acne is annoying for many people to contend with because it can get so tough that the only method utilized to remove them is through unique medicinal drugs and other such drastic treatments. For many individuals once the acne has healed the skin underneath the acne will get pitted.There are several contrasting forms of acne pits that take on contrasting patterns and sizes. A few may melt easily over time while others will remain large as life. There are various treatments that can work in order to remove these scars. These treatments will work on distinct types of these and have gambles as well as advantages. Before deciding on a treatment that you can use make a point to speak with your doctor and talk over everything with them first.Derma FillersNumerous people will utilize derma fillers in which the operating surgeon will put in collagen or hyaluronic acid derivatives into the marked skin. This will raise up the base of the scar to level with the normal skin.Punch ExcisionThis treatment is used on boxcar and icepick marks. During this operation a punch biopsy medical tool is utilized to cut open the marked skin. Afterward the borders of the cut skin will be stitched back together. This creates a new scar that will heal and become smoother. Punch ElevationThis treatment is used on boxcar scars with really sharp borders. During this treatment the bottom of it will be expunged before it is raised up to the top of the normal skin. Surgical Seams are then utilized to mend the borders of the skin together.Subcutaneous IncisionThis acne scar solution is utilized to treat rolling scars. During this operation the surgeon will utilize a special needle and set it under the skin where it will trim the tissue that ties the scar. Laser resurfacing is then utilised to burn off the surface of it and level it off with the normal skin.</p>
<p>Learn the different <a rel="nofollow,nofollow" href="http://acnesolutions.blogsavy.com/acne-scar-solutions/">Acne Scar Solutions</a> that you can use to remove acne scars and the other <a rel="nofollow,nofollow" href="http://acnesolutions.blogsavy.com/">Acne Solutions</a> that you need.</p>
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		<title>Get Rid Of Acne Scars</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Ron King Source: isnare.com Almost everyone experiences acne at some point in life. For some, acne is nothing more than an occasional annoying and embarrassing event during adolescence, when hormone levels surge. However, some people suffer extreme bouts of acne for decades. Either of these extremes can result in acne scarring, ranging from mild [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Ron King<br />
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<p>Almost everyone experiences acne at some point in life. For some, acne is nothing more than an occasional annoying and embarrassing event during adolescence, when hormone levels surge. However, some people suffer extreme bouts of acne for decades. Either of these extremes can result in acne scarring, ranging from mild to severe.</p>
<p>Acne scars, like any type of scarring, can seldom be permanently removed. Fortunately, there are several acne treatments now available that can help the scarred area return to a more &#8220;normal&#8221; appearance.</p>
<p>Today&#8217;s available treatment options differ considerably in their approach. What&#8217;s right for a person will depend on several factors, including the type and extent of scarring involved, an evaluation of how the scarring is impacting the person&#8217;s livelihood, and the individual&#8217;s budget. Before making a decision, it&#8217;s always advisable to thoroughly discuss treatment options with a dermatologist.</p>
<p>Causes And Types Of Acne Scars</p>
<p>Acne scars result from tissue damage. As with all scars, when tissue is damaged, the body reacts by initiating the repair process and taking steps to protect against infection. The body sends collagen to the damaged area. However, sometimes the body produces too much collagen. When this happens, the excess collagen builds up into a fibrous mass, eventually resulting in a smooth, firm acne scar with an irregular shape. Many different types of scarring exist: &#8220;ice-pick&#8221; scars, depressed scars, soft scars, atrophic macules and others.</p>
<p>Treatment Options</p>
<p>An effective method for most people is injecting collagen into the scar site. Once injected under the skin, the collagen puffs out the scar area, making the scar less noticeable. While effective, it is a treatment that needs to be repeated about every 3 to 6 months.</p>
<p>Another option, called autologus fat transfer, uses a person&#8217;s own body fat. Fat is taken from another part of the body and injected into the acne scar, causing it to fill out. This treatment also needs to be repeated, although less frequently, because the fat will be absorbed back into the body.</p>
<p>A common treatment for most types of acne scarring is dermabrasion. Performed under local anesthesia, a thin layer of surface skin is removed using a brush set on high speed. Removing the surface layer removes some shallow scarring at the surface, which lessens the depth of scarring. Microdermabrasion, a similar technique, removes the surface skin by using crystals of aluminum oxide that pass through a vacuum.</p>
<p>Another scar treatment option uses lasers of various intensity and wavelength that are used to change a scar&#8217;s shape. Depending on the scar, permanent results are sometimes achieved, although multiple treatments may be necessary.</p>
<p>Other acne treatment options include skin grafting and skin surgery. However, these are extreme procedures, which should be reserved for extreme situations.</p>
<p>Many treatments now exist to help with acne scarring. See your dermatologist to select the best option for you.</p>
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		<title>Microdermabrasion Acne Scars Treatment Guide</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Jim Kellon Source: ezinearticles.com If you want to get rid of acne scars then one option you could consider is microdermabrasion acne scars treatment. Microdermabrasion works by exfoliating your skin which improves something called cell turnover. This can help to get rid of scars or at least reduce their visibility. In this article I&#8217;ll [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Jim Kellon<br />
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<p>If you want to get rid of acne scars then one option you could consider is microdermabrasion acne scars treatment. Microdermabrasion works by exfoliating your skin which improves something called cell turnover. This can help to get rid of scars or at least reduce their visibility. In this article I&#8217;ll be answering a few common questions about microdermabrasion.</p>
<p>1. How does it work?</p>
<p>Microdermabrasion&nbsp; is essentially just exfoliation of the skin but it does so in a way that it can soften the appearance of mild scarring.&nbsp;While it isn&#8217;t good for deep scars it may work well on shallower ones although you should always ask your dermatologist.</p>
<p>2. How much does it cost?</p>
<p>If you want to get microdermabrasion done by a trained professional (which you should do ) then it will usually cost you anywhere up to $150 per treatment. This might sound like a lot bu is actually not too bad compared with other forms of scar removal treatments. Remember that it is not a treatment for every case and you should talk it over with the professional doing it to see whether they agree that it is the best acne scar removal treatment for you.</p>
<p>3. Can I&nbsp;do it myself?</p>
<p>The short answer is yes you can buy microdermabrasion do it yourself products. However doing it yourself is probably not going to be as effective as getting it done by a trained professional and there is more chance of something going wrong. Microdermabrasion can damage your skin if you aren&#8217;t careful.</p>
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		<title>How to Get Rid of Whiteheads and Other Body Acne Through Pore Care</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Blake Helton Source: ezinearticles.com Acne is often associated with the face. In fact, acne can occur anywhere on your body. Body acne can actually become very severe and cause scarring. If you want to know how to get rid of whiteheads and other acne, the key is maintaining a healthy pore. The various forms [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Blake Helton<br />
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<p>Acne is often associated with the face. In fact, acne can occur anywhere on your body. Body acne can actually become very severe and cause scarring. If you want to know how to get rid of whiteheads and other acne, the key is maintaining a healthy pore.</p>
<p>The various forms of acne occur when dirt, oil, bacteria, and other material clogs the hair follicle, or pore. The clogged pore becomes increasingly irritated as the hair grows. This may begin as a whitehead or blackhead. Eventually, an infection will set in. As the infection and irritation increases, it can escalate into severe papules, pustules, and cysts. This can leave serious and lasting scars.</p>
<p>Preventing this vicious cycle, including how to remove acne scars or even prevent them, means caring for the pore. Keeping the pore healthy will help you maintain clear skin. Since a pore is a hair follicle, the most important aspect of caring for your pore is by promoting healthy hair growth.</p>
<p>Shaving is one of the main reasons facial and body acne forms and escalates from whiteheads to scarring cysts. So, shaving habits are closely linked to how to get rid of whiteheads. Shaving agitates the surface of the pore and cuts the hair too close. The popular 3 and 4 blade razors can even cut the hair below the surface of the skin. This can increase scarring and cause existing acne to scar.</p>
<p>When the hair is cut too short it allows extra material to clog the pore. Blackheads and whiteheads can form more easily and progress more quickly. Furthermore, it can cause the hair to become &#8220;ingrown&#8221; below the skin&#8217;s surface, causing immediate inflammation and infection. If you must shave, the best way is to use a single blade that will not cut the hair so short.</p>
<p>If you must shave skin that is already suffering from acne, there are steps you must take to prevent further issues and to reduce acne scars. Before you shave, make sure you condition the skin with a warm, moist cloth. Follow this with a non-oily moisturizing shaving cream. After shaving, immediately rinse your skin again with warm water. Make sure the skin is thoroughly clean and then apply your topical acne treatment. This will help the skin heal more quickly from the damage of the shave and you will prevent acne.</p>
<p>In addition to shaving, you should also nurture the hair as it grows out. This will keep the hair strong, and resist the material that would clog the pore. In areas where you are acne prone, you should check the hair growth regularly. Watch carefully for any hair beginning to curl under or become ingrown. If you see one, you should use a toothpick or similar item to gently uncurl the hair and guide it to grow naturally and healthily.</p>
<p>The primary purpose of the pore is to moisturize the skin and allow the hair to grow from the follicle. Unfortunately, this process does not always go smoothly and you are left with acne and acne scars. If you can keep your pore healthy and functioning properly, you will be able to reduce and even eliminate your acne problems.</p>
<p>To learn more about whiteheads, click here: <a target="_new" href="http://myskincareguru.com/7/how-to-get-rid-of-whiteheads/" rel="nofollow">Get Rid of Whiteheads</a><br /> To read more about acne scars, click here: <a target="_new" href="http://myskincareguru.com/5/more-tips-for-acne-scar-removal/" rel="nofollow">How To Remove Acne Scars</a></p>
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		<title>How to Improve Acne Scars</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Nat H Source: ezinearticles.com One of the absolute worst parts of acne is that it entails often having low self esteem. As if it wasn&#8217;t bad enough that you have pimples on your face (an infection), now you actually have to deal with your peers&#8217; possible taunts. Or maybe they just whisper about you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Nat H<br />
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<p>One of the absolute worst parts of acne is that it entails often having low self esteem. As if it wasn&#8217;t bad enough that you have pimples on your face (an infection), now you actually have to deal with your peers&#8217; possible taunts. Or maybe they just whisper about you behind your back, or just ignore you. Too many people are familiar with this scenario but at least there is usually a saving grace in that acne tends to go away with time.</p>
<p>But what happens when your acne goes away but leaves behind scars? These just generally make your face look kind of damaged. The good news is that you can improve these acne scars through a variety of different methods.</p>
<p>Many people start out first by trying different acne scar removal creams. This is not a bad idea because it is relatively inexpensive (compares to surgical methods) and it is not invasive. As usual, you may as well start with the mildest solution and see if that works. Cross your fingers.</p>
<p>Unfortunately a lot of people&#8217;s scars have become too deeply lodged over time to really give way to mere creams. In cases like this one may want to look into the possibility of getting a laser surgery implemented on their affected areas. This technique has become quite successful over the years, and is continually being evolved into ever safer implementation and delivery methods. In terms of price, that varies widely depending on many factors which we can&#8217;t go into here. Suffice it to say that any type of laser scar improvement is going to cost more than lesser types. This only makes sense.</p>
<p>The bottom line however is that there are definitely a range of methods available if you or someone you know is looking to improve the acne scars that have afflicted them. The sooner this is done, the better the person will feel about their overall appearance, and the more successful they will probably be in life.</p>
<p>The author writes about <a target="_new" href="http://acnescarremovalnow.com/acne-scar-removal/improve-your-life-and-appearance-forever" rel="nofollow">how to improve acne scars</a> at the blog <a target="_new" href="http://acnescarremovalnow.com/" rel="nofollow">Acne Scar Removal Now</a>, a free resource.</p>
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		<title>How to Get Rid of Acne Scars &#8211; Are Invasive Treatments Best?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Vicky Massey Source: ezinearticles.com When looking for ways to get rid of acne scars you may have come across various different treatment options. How do you know what the best treatments are and do they work? In this article we will look at the various treatment options available and discuss whether invasive treatments such [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Vicky Massey<br />
Source: ezinearticles.com</p>
<p>When looking for ways to get rid of acne scars you may have come across various different treatment options. How do you know what the best treatments are and do they work? In this article we will look at the various treatment options available and discuss whether invasive treatments such as laser resurfacing and chemical peels are better than less invasive treatments such as topical creams and ointments.</p>
<p>When deciding on the best course of treatment, you need to know what type of scars you have. This will determine what the best course of treatment is. Often the scars look like small holes or open pores, or like shallow pits. Sometimes, they can look like a raised mass of tissue or just small imperfections.</p>
<p>If you have shallow scars and small imperfections you might think about treatments such as dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser resurfacing. All these treatments work on the principle of removing the top layer of the skin in order to remove the scars and leave a smoother surface. Even though these procedures are quick and only take from 30 minutes to an hour, they are extremely costly. Laser resurfacing is the most expensive, costing around $3000 per treatment, and chemical peels are the cheapest, costing around $750 per treatment. However, you may need several treatments to achieve the desired result. Usually the skin is red and swollen afterwards and can take a couple of weeks to recover.</p>
<p>You could also try dermal filler which involves materials such as collagen, fat and polymer implants being injected into the depressed area of the scar to help raise it to the level of the surrounding skin. Unfortunately the results are only temporary, lasting between three to six months and the treatment costs anything from $300 to </p>
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		<title>Treat Your Acne Scars</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Carole Parker Source: articlesbase.com Our skin can keep in store some taint of different causes. These can be trenches, burns, scratch and other taints when we hurt ourselves occasionally. Are the acne scars different then other scars? Well…as any other scars, acne scars are the result of micro traumas in our skin that results [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Carole Parker<br />
Source: articlesbase.com</p>
<p>Our skin can keep in store some taint of different causes. These can be trenches, burns, scratch and other taints when we hurt ourselves occasionally. Are the acne scars different then other scars? Well…as any other scars, acne scars are the result of micro traumas in our skin that results a cluster in too much collagen in that particular stain. As distinguished from other scars, acne scars, more often than not, are bound down and depressed within our skin. Since the injury occurs within the inner skin from the original inflammation led by acne, the scar is often internally our skin. So it is not too easy to treat the acne scarring.There are some different types of acne scars:Rolling scars create an undulating appearance of the skin because of their mass and shallow depth. Boxcar scars usually have gnarled form that brings into the effect of well-defined edges on the temples or cheeks. They look similar to chickenpox scars. Ice pick scars are deep, declined scars which form cavities in the skin. They are considered to be the most common.Hypertrophic scars are embossed scars which stay within the boundary of the original injury and can reduce or grow in size with the passage of time, depending on the skin condition. We get used for this &#8220;tissued chicken&#8221; state long before acne. The reason is that for generations acne scars were a painful reminder of our skin&#8217;s difficult history that considered being for always. For a long time, acne scars suggested to be incurable. But today this is not true in all cases. With the development of many new technologies we have the opportunity get rid of acne scars once for all.Modern science has some highly effective technologies for treating and removing acne scars. Have you heard about laser technology? Lasers can be very effective in purging away acne scarring. One thing: before treating any acne scars, you must treat any active acne. So you should start with visiting the dermatologist. If you need the laser removing acne scars, take a good look at clinic or beauty salon before take your choice. Your best choice is to find a board-certified physician offering acne scar treatment. Verify that your doctor uses a non-ablative laser, which, unlike the old laser models does not remove the top layers of the skin and are non-destructive. Pain is usually quite tolerable. The recovery time for laser treatment is usually succinct.</p>
<p>Carole is the author of some web-blogs in Health category. You can find more interesting and useful information at <a rel="nofollow,nofollow" href="http://www.beautifulskinblog.com/">Beautiful Skin Blog</a> and <a rel="nofollow,nofollow" href="http://www.naturalacnecareblog.com/">Natural Acne Care Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>How Do Acne Scars Form?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: CD Mohatta - Source: articledashboard.com Acne leaves scars like any other injury to the skin. Severe cystic and nodular acne always leaves a scar while in some people mild inflamed acne also leaves scars. The scarring depends upon the individual&#8217;s response to an injury. As we age, these scars become more visible because of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: CD Mohatta -<br />
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<p>Acne leaves scars like any other injury to the skin. Severe cystic and nodular acne always leaves a scar while in some people mild inflamed acne also leaves scars. The scarring depends upon the individual&#8217;s response to an injury. As we age, these scars become more visible because of loss of collagen in the skin. Scars look ugly and need to be prevented and treated. Let us find out more about acne scars.</p>
<p>When acne resolves, a dark spot forms on the skin. Most often it is PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation). This dark color of skin is the result of natural body repair. PIH fades away in about a year. If PIH does not resolve during that period, you may have an acne scar that will need treatment.</p>
<p>Raised acne scars-</p>
<p>Acne scars can be either depressed or raised. Raised acne scars are formed in those people who develop keloids. Keloid is a growth of tissues at the site of injury. It is not easy to remove keloids by surgery. That may result into more new keloids. Keloids are treated differently.</p>
<p>Depressed acne scars-</p>
<p>Luckily the majority gets depressed acne scars. The depressed acne scars form as a result of loss of tissue at the acne site. The tissue is lost when the acne spreads inside the skin. Some collagen is lost in this process. After acne heals, the depression remains and new skin grows over the depression. That is a depressed acne scar.</p>
<p>These depressed acne scars may be classified into &#8211; ice pick, boxcar or rolling scars. Such acne scars do not fade away with time. Depressed acne scars are removed with surgical and physical procedures such as dermabrasion, chemical peeling, microdermabrasion, surgery, soft tissue filling, laser, etc. Some topical formulations are also available that reduce the intensity of acne scar and lighten it.</p>
<p>This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.</p>
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