Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Effects Of Facial Scars On A Person's Sense Of Well-Being

By Mavic Gardner


Acne scars have a drastic impact on the physical and psychological capacity of a person. A good number of us, in our freewheeling years of youth, may have fought with a serious case of acne; it is one of those regrettable and trying personal travails most of us tackle while growing up. For starters, we had to cope with the crimson pustules also known as pimples, and then, we had to put up with the scarring that is eventually left behind.

Grime and oil can clog skin pores, making an environment suitable to bacteria. The bacteria , in turn, cause zits.

Once we recover from the zits, we have to deal with the scars. Although there are acne scars that grow lighter after a while, some do not. Living with these scars on our own faces can be a discouraging experience.

There are four known types of scarring caused by acne. Ice pick scars are so named because they are pit-like marks on the skin's surface. Boxcar scars are ordinarily found on the temples and the cheeks, and they could look like scars left after a case of chickenpox. Keloidal and hypertrophic scars are easily recognizable because of their raised outer membranes. Rolling scars create shallow hollows on the skin.

Academic researches show that facial scarring can have heavy psychological influence on the individual, for example low sense of self-worth, depression, and suicidal tendencies.

Treatment methods for acne scars are being developed each day. Inquire from your doctor about the advantages of some of the more well-known procedures of facial scar treatment, such as laser therapy, creams and injectables, dermabrasion, and other recent technological advancements. Help is on the way!




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