Scars

A scar forms when the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin receive a severe injury or are disrupted by illness. As the skin heals, it may form lumps (hypertrophic or keloid scars), abnormal pigmentation (hypo or hyperpigmented scars), red scars (vascular scars with too many blood vessels), or painful, growing scars (keloid).

Some scarring is caused by abnormal healing unique to an individual patient (keloid scars are of this type). Pitted scars are often associated with acne. Indented or ice-pick scars are typical of chicken pox, and darkly pigmented scars and white scars are caused when the skin’s pigment cells are damaged.

Acne scars are created by severe acne that causes nodules - painful, pus-filled cysts or lumps under the skin. Most serious scarring is caused by more severe acne and/or "picking" at active acne. The best way to prevent acne scars is to get treatment soon after the acne appears, or better yet, get involved in an effective acne-prevention treatment regimen. If you have severe acne with nodules, see a doctor or dermatologist right away. He or she will assess your acne and will probably prescribe some combination of topical gels or creams. The doctor may also prescribe antibiotic pills, oral contraceptives for some teen girls with acne (the hormones in birth control pills can help control acne in some cases), or other medication such as isotretinoin. Acne scars have traditionally been difficult to treat.

Recent breakthroughs in aesthetic medicine have led to increasing success in improving the appearance of various forms of scars, including acne scars. Our experienced staff will outline the most effective treatment plan for your specific needs.

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