It is quite disheartening and at the same time disgusting to find an acne scar on our skin after we took all efforts struggling over with pimples and trying to get rid of the acne that has been haunting us for over a long period of time. What are these scars left actually? Call cards reminding us of our past?
Scars never usually disappear completely. They fade and usually shrink for most people. An acne scar is the visible legacy of your skin’s tissue damage / trauma. Whenever our skin is damaged in any way, blood travels to the area carrying a mixture of our own body’s natural defenses. The body’s immediate response is to heal and prevent further problems by way of infection from external sources. Unfortunately, although our skin does invariably manage to heal itself, it often does so with scant regard to how it looked in its former state.
Acne scar removal techniques:
Surgery
If your wounds are deep then you may need surgery to reduce the appearance of your scars. There are a variety of methods including skin grafts, excision, laser surgery or dermabrasion. A skin graft entails taking skin from another part of your body and putting in the affected area.
Injections
If you suffer from Keloid scars then your specialist may recommend steroid injections. They may use this method on its own or in conjunction with other treatments.
Laser Acne scar treatment
If the scars are extensive but not too deep and the acne is no longer active, laser treatment is possible. However it is costly in private clinics, requiring a skilled medical professional. If you consider laser acne scar treatment, discuss it with your doctor first.
Home remedies for acne scar removal
Sandalwood paste
The sandalwood and rosewater paste can be used as a facial mask and can be directly applied on the scarred area. Leave the paste on for more than an hour. Wear it overnight if you can. Wash off completely with water. This is an effective method of how to treat acne scar because of sandalwood’s soothing and cooling effect on the skin.
Egg whites
Dab some egg whites onto acne scars using a cotton ball and leave on overnight to prevent acne and treat acne scars. It is best to add a few drops of lemon juice and vitamin E oil to the egg white.
Lemon and limes
Apply the juice directly on your acne scars using a cotton ball. Let your skin soak up the lemon juice for a while before washing it off with water. Lemon juice improves the appearance of dark acne scars and blemishes by lightening them.
Olive oil
Cold pressed Organic Olive Oil can reduce the visibility of your acne scars and help to soften them, as long as you are not allergic to olives.
