Acne Treatments Guide - Articles

There are mainly two kinds of acne scars: pitted or depressed and pigmented.

Pitted acne scarring is caused by a diminution of tissue that results from harm to underlying dermal tissue. Depressed scars have an "ice-pick" look, with sharp jiggered borders, or can be softer scars, appearing much like scars left over from chicken-pox.

Pigmented scars are reddish or brown marks left behind after an acne lesion has cured. Pigmented scarring is the most common and while it is not permanent, it can take weeks or months for it to disappear if left on its own. Often, the scar has not faded away before a new group of blemishes arrive - causing a perpetual cycle of disfigured skin that can leave many victims of acne depressed about the look of their skin. Some people may have found a treatment that maintains their lesions under control - only to discover that the red or brown marks remain - impeding their skin from looking completely clear and acne-free.

Both pitted acne scars and pigmented acne scars can be treated with biological products if applied regularly twice a day every day for a period of time, which can be more or less longer than 2 to 3 months depending on how deep and old are the acne scars.

Results for loss of tissue can take longer if harm to tissues is too deep or has been going for too long. In this case other remedies can be necessary and options are: deep chemical peelings, cosmetic fillers, microdermabrasion, fat injections or laser surgery.

Some biological products work due to the action of a unique substance in them. The only fluid created by a living creature to repair skin when injured and to fight microbes, in situations much like those dreaded by acne sufferers. It is a mucin produced by the humble land snail for many natural functions. Among them to fight bacteria, protect the skin from UV radiation and oxidation by free radicals. And, what is of far most importance for acne patients, to eliminate flawed skin cells and replace them with new healthy collagen, elastin and all the basic elements of healthy skin, including the water retaining molecules. This will help plump the underlying layers of the skin - further minimizing the depth and look of the scars.

There are no undesired effects with these products, whatsoever. Within a month of using biological products twice a day ever day, you will see a significant change in the softness and color of your skin. Pigmented acne scarring will be highly alleviated and the overall texture of your skin will be softer and smoother. Within 4 weeks of use, you will also notice a significant reduction in acne breakouts. If you are still breaking out, you will see that the scars will be greatly reduced in size - and the marks they leave behind will disappear very quickly.