Acne Scarring
At some point in life, almost everyone is affected by acne. This is just a temporary condition for most people, typically lasting through the teenage years and ceasing by adulthood. However, in cases of severe acne, scarring may occur.
Fortunately, dermatologists and other skin care professionals have developed methods for treating acne scars in recent years. If you have acne scars and are interested in having them removed, contact the Houston medical spa Dermagenix at 713-662-3376 today to talk to one of our skin care professionals about your situation.
Common Types of Acne Scarring
Acne scarring occurs during the skin’s repair process. Acne is the result of dead skin cells clogging the pore of a hair follicle, which can lead to breaks in the follicle wall. When this happens, your body begins to repair the damaged skin tissue using collagen fibers. If either too much or too little of these fibers are produced, scarring can result. The most common types of acne scars include:
- Icepick – these are narrow, deep scars that have this name because they cause damage which resembles skin punctured by an icepick
- Boxcar – round or oval hollows in the skin, these scars are not very deep and can typically be repaired with simple skin resurfacing procedures
- Rolling – scarring that gives the skin an uneven rolling appearance, similar to ripples on water
These common acne scars, while unfortunate, may be able to be removed with appropriate medical treatment.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know suffers from acne scars, a professional skin care clinic can help to remove or reduce their appearance. Contact the Houston skin care experts of Dermagenix at 713-662-3376 to learn more about what our services can do for you.
