Many men and women deal with the scarring after effects of pimples, blemishes, and other types of acne. When the original acne sites eventually go away, the skin under and around the area often darkens, forming highly visible acne scars. This darkening effect on the skin is also called post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (PIH). [Read more…]
Can Laser Resurfacing Be Used for Acne Scars?
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Best Treatments for Hyperpigmentation
Best Treatments for Hyperpigmentation
Frequent sun exposure, injury, acne, inflammation or hormonal fluctuations can cause the skin to develop hyperpigmentation. Skin discoloration can happen to anyone, but people with darker skin tones may find skin discoloration to be more of a problem. Dark patches of skin on the face can be particularly discouraging because they can make a person self-conscious. The degree to which skin can become hyperpigmented can vary in color and severity. There are effective options to treating discolored skin and increased pigmentation. [Read more…]
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How to Remove Acne Scars
In the weeks and months following an acne outbreak, a host of skin problems may appear. The most common problem after an acne flare up is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (darkened spots) and acne scarring. Both of these conditions happen as the skin reacts to the microscopic damage that the acne blemish has caused to the outermost layers of the skin. Before you learn how to remove acne scars, it’s good to know how they actually form. [Read more…]
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What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a gentle yet effective anti-aging and skin clarifying process that is suitable for most skin types. During microdermabrasion, tiny crystals are blasted onto the top most layer of the skin known as the epidermis. The epidermis contains the first several layers of skin, and it is located above the deeper dermis layer. As the crystals exfoliate the skin, they are sucked back up into the hose, removing dead skin cells and dirt. This service is not a medical procedure, and there is no numbing cream needed. While there is no downtime with microdermabrasion, though skin may be mildly ruddy or have minor swelling in the hours after the service. [Read more…]