Sunday, November 30, 2008

The Right Way to Deal with Acne Scars

By Jeff T. Roshwood

For many, acne is just something you have to deal as a teenager but for others, it can be reason enough to cause serious psychological distress. This is typically true when a teenager suffering from acne, sees just how severe the potential scarring can be. In this case, it is essential to remain calm and to act decisively.

They say that patience is a virtue and this is especially true when searching for an effective treatment against the result of acne. Yes of course the market is full of options but you'd be well advised to practice caution before making your choice

The proper way to approach treating your acne scars is the one that goes opposite to your instincts when you realize that you might have some damage from your most recent bout with the disease. You naturally look at what you think might be scar and want to go to the most extreme measures to make sure it doesn't become permanent. There are a lot of ways to treat those scars. Probably the most extreme is surgery. So before you spend that kind of money and go to that extreme, start out with the basic treatments and go from there.

Above all, don't act too hastily when you initially see the potential scar. The best thing the skin needs right after it sustains damage is the chance to heal naturally. This means giving your skin plenty of air, moisture and nutrition. It will do no good to try to keep your skin healthy if you are not eating healthy and even sleeping healthy.

Remember, the human body is an amazing thing and although you may doubt it at times, your skin will often heal acne scars, but it will do so on its own time. Above all, just as with any of your other organs, the well being of your skin relies on a healthy lifestyle

This is especially true when it come to diet. If you really want to do something radical about the damage to your skin from acne, supercharge the weapons you give it by going on a very healthy diet. Eliminate fatty and greasy foods so your skin can live without the hindrances of oils coming from within while it heals.

Now significantly increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables you eat. You might even supplement your diet with a vitamin each day. That extra surge of vitamins is going to give your skin a healthy glow and lots of extra power to recover from the effects of acne.

After giving that some time, if you still are not satisfied, get some medical advice. Better to have your dermatologist prescribe some good creams that both moisturize the skin and help it heal than to guess and delay your recovery even further. From there you can go to prescription medicines and then, and only in extreme cases, surgery. But by taking it slow and trying the natural methods first, you give your body a chance to take care of the problem itself. That is the mature and educated way to proceed. - 15683

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