How Protect Your Skin From Acne Scar
Written by Abbey Green   
Saturday, 12 December 2009 09:00
The effects of acne scars can be destructive both physically and emotionally. The wounds, although healed, leave behind spots and marks that are quite unattractive. Nothing has been found to totally eliminate acne scarring. Still, an knowledge of your skin may help in easing your acne problem s possible long-term damage.
by AbbeyGreen


The effects of acne scars can be destructive both physically and emotionally. The wounds, although cured, leave behind spots and marks that are quite unattractive. Nothing has been found to wholly eliminate acne scarring. Still, an understanding of your skin may help in relieving your acne problem s possible long-term damage.

Acne is the result of a reaction between bacteria and sebum discharged by the glands present in skin, resulting to an infection. During the healing process of this condition, a fibrous protein called collagen is made. When the collagen is in excess, there is a lump and when its generation is below normal then it leads in tiny craters on the skin. Acne scars grow in both these situations. Teenagers are normally most prone to acne as the hormone levels increase during puberty causing more sebum discharge.

An acne scar is a result of our tissue s power to restore itself after suffering a wound. After the human skin suffers injuries, which involves acne, the body attempts to cure the damaged tissue. However, the tissue cannot always be restored to its pre-injury condition. There actually is no precise work referring why some individuals end up with acne scars and why some luckily do not. To try to explain this, people have postulated that scarring simply runs in the blood . Thus, scarring is considered a hereditary nemesis. Some also scar permanently, while some people have scars that in the end disappear over time.

Since we have very minute understanding on acne scars, the advisable way to hamper acne scars then would be to avoid its origin which is acne.

Acne must be cared for early. The more agitated the acne, the higher chance that it will scar. Also, it is important not to prick, poke or touch your pimple. Have your dermatologist apply a good and proper extraction to hinder acne scars. It is also critical to recognize that the healthier you are, the quicker your body will heal. You should not forget the basic principles such as eating the right foods with the right portions, drinking lots of water and other healthy liquids, and taking just adequate rest. It is also essential to keep yourself from the sun s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Stay away from toxins that hurt your body such as alcohol, nicotine and other things that causes free radical harm.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 12 December 2009 09:03