Natural Acne Treatment

Do you have facial blemishes? Are you looking to make your skin flawless and are you wondering how to get rid of pimple marks?

There are several techniques you can use to get rid of pimple marks as well as to diminish the appearance of undesirable acne scar formations.

Some methods that people use for dealing with pimple marks can prove costly, while others are definitely affordable. Methods include, but are not limited to:

• Retin-A® – Topical application
• Mederma® – Topical application
• Cytotoxic injection – Syringe Application
• Microdermabrasion – Vacuum Pump Application
• Cryosurgery – Liquid Nitrogen Applied Topically

Topical Applications

Topical applications are by far the easiest method to use when seeking effective techniques for how to get rid of pimple marks.

Topical applications include the use of tretinoin gels, creams, or liquids, otherwise identified as Retin-A®. The latter product is available via prescription and is applied two times each day to alleviate irritated skin conditions as well as to reduce scarring.

You can also get this product under the brand name Renova®: the latter medication is used to help make your skin smooth, to diminish wrinkles, and to repair skin pigmentation issues.

While using Retin-A®, you will need to minimize your exposure to sunlight. This product costs anywhere between $15.00 and $60.00, depending on brand name an product strength.

Mederma®

Mederma® an extract made of onions and is a topical emollient; this product is available over-the-counter. It can be used up to three times a day. Mederma® has ingredients that moistures and hydrate your skin. It is effective in dealing with dry skin areas as well as for treating skin irritations, cold sores, diaper rash, chapped lips, and acne-related conditions.

Sometimes this product can cause itchiness and if you are allergic to emollients, you should not use Mederma® to deal with mild acne formations.

This product is priced anywhere between $15.00 and $60.00, depending upon product strength and brand name. What is great about this product is that it can be applied at home, without the need to make repeated office visits.

Cytotoxic Injection

Cytotox Injections are performed by a doctor; a physician will inject the antibiotic bleomycin or the cancer drug Fluorouracil into keloid scars or raised acne formations.

These injections help to raise the pitted area of the scar in question and to improve the overall appearance of the scar tissue. You may need as many as three to five Cytotox injections in order to notice any benefits.

Potential side effects associated with this treatment include the darkening of treated areas: a condition known as hyper-pigmentation. You may also experience some transient pain at the site of each injection. This treatment method can prove costly at $100.00 to $150.00 per scar treated.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is not the same treatment as dermabrasion. An Esthetician or a spa employee can offer Microdermabrasion treatments; this treatment is used to give your skin a refreshed look and flawless texture, but does not really serve to diminish serious acne scarring.

In Microdermabrasion applications, ground crystals are applied to the skin via a vacuum pump; the crystals strike the skin at a high speed and sloth off the upper layer of the skin. Microdermabrasion offers the same effects as a light chemical peel.

Depending upon the condition of your skin, you may require anywhere from five to fifteen treatments to gain the full benefits of Microdermabrasion. Alternatively, dermabrasion involves the use of a brush, wire wheel, or diamond wheel that spins at 30K to 60K RPM.

Side effects of Microdermabrasion include skin burning, stinging, raised skin areas, uneven skin, skin reddening, and sunlight sensitivity. Depending on where you get treatment, Microdermabasion procedures can cost you anywhere from $50.00 to $150.00 per treatment session.

Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery involves the use of liquid nitrogen; this ingredient is directly applied to scarred tissue via a sprayer or cotton ball.

The cold nitrogen remains on the area for ten seconds to two minutes in duration. A doctor may elect to supply you with steroid injections as well to improve the end result of cryosurgerical procedures.

This treatment method actually causes the acne scars to freeze. The scar tissue is destroyed, is sloughed away, and the raised scar is successfully flattened through such a treatment.

You may require two to ten treatments to achieve the full benefits. Side effects can include things like skin swelling, skin atrophy, blistering of the skin, localized pain, skin darkening, and bleeding.

This process involves a three-week recovery period. This treatment can cost you anywhere from $75.00 to $150.00 for each scar that is treated.

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