Newest Skin Care Solutions for Scars and Blemishes

Acne can cause a host of changes in the skin and, leave behind a few parting gifts: scars or hyper-pigmentation. But can these marks ever be vanquished?

What are acne scars? According to Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, (acne) scars form when "the skin, in a desperate attempt to heal itself, produces lots of collagen to try to compensate for the lack of normal skin functioning." The result can be anything from a red spot or macule, to a raised scar to the typical 'pit' scarring commonly seen with more aggressive forms of acne. And, certain factors can affect how acne scars will fade: age of the scar, depth, intensity and to a certain extent-pigmentation of the skin.

One of the most commonly used, over-the-counter products to fade scars is hydroquinone. Sold at a 2% solution, hydroquinone is a chemical that suppresses melanin production in the skin, allowing the scar or hyperpigmentation left behind to fade back to a normal skin tone.

Herbal-based skin lighteners are perfect for those individuals who want to address hyperpigmentation, yet can't use hydroquinone.

In-patient, doctor-administered treatments for reducing acne scars are another option.

Non-ablative laser resurfacing uses a laser to smooth damaged skin.

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