Archive for April 30, 2009

Acne scars prevention is a very hot topic among those who have to first suffer from the agony of pimples, and then go around looking for a treatment for the dreadful lesions they leave behind. Moreover, to make matters worse, there are certain scars which are permanent and have no treatment. Hence, I firmly believe that ‘Precaution is better than cure’, and much more convenient as well. For that matter, here are five acne scars prevention techniques that can help you save the emotional and physical trauma you will have to go through otherwise:

Say ‘No’ to ‘squeezing’ or ‘popping’ the pimple

Picking at your pimple is a very bad habit and can really lead to further disruption of the skin tissues. When you squeeze your pimples, then the infections travels deeper into the follicles and spreads to the near by area. Hence, if you do not want permanent scarring, then you need to stay away from bursting your pimples. Moreover, another drawback of picking is that it delays the recovery time of the skin.

Visit a dermatologist on daily basis

Look out for a good dermatologist and make sure you pay him a visit once a month. A respectable doctor has a big role to play in acne scars prevention. They have the expertise to diagnose the intensity of the inflammation and also provide an appropriate treatment in correspondence to the level of the problem. Furthermore, going to a skin specialist is overly important for people who suffer from deep cysts that have a reputation to make permanent marks. The doctor will prescribe proper medication to subdue such cysts and prevent scarring. 

Avoid Harsh Skin Products

Harsh skin products, such as scrubs, creams with granules, and the like have the tendency to irritate the skin, which in turn causes inflammation. Unfortunately, inflamed pimples are more prone to causing permanent marks than any other form. Hence, it is very important that you avoid abrasive products to stay away from scarring.

Over The Counter Products

There are some excellent over the counter creams that help annihilate acne. If applied to a ‘developing’ pimple they usually prevent it from growing any further, in turn, helping in acne scar prevention. However, if for any chance your skin is not responding to the cream, then visit your skin specialist and ask him/her for an alternative. 

Remember, little precautions that we take today for acne scar prevention can go a long way in ensuring a good, glowing skin in the future. It can save us money, tears and a chronic depression.