Microneedling, a popular cosmetic procedure also known as collagen induction therapy, uses a handheld device containing tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This acne scar treatment stimulates the natural wound-healing …
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Subcision with dermal fillers can effectively treat depressed scars, such as rolling and shallow boxcar scars, by breaking up the scar tissue and restoring lost volume to the area. During the subcision procedure, …
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A diagnosis of a sebaceous cyst can be determined by a physical examination of the nodule by a dermatologist, family physician or other healthcare provider. There are occasions when additional testing is required …
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An acne scar is evidence of permanent damage to the skin tissue caused by inflammation associated with acne blemishes. An acne scar occurs when an inflamed acne lesion becomes engorged with excess oil, …
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The eMatrix laser is a laser resurfacing treatment that relies on radiofrequency energy to stimulate new collagen production. The eMatrix laser is safe for all skin tones, making it an excellent treatment option …
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Post-Inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) refers to the dark spots that may be left behind after an acne lesion, breakout, or other inflammatory skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis. Wounds from abrasions or scars …
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Hypertrophic scars are thick, firm, raised scars that occur when the skin’s natural wound-healing response produces too much new collagen. Hypertrophic scars commonly develop as a healing response to a deeper wound and …
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Atrophic acne scars are the most common type of acne scar. Atrophic acne scars are depressions that develop when the skin’s natural wound-healing response produces insufficient new collagen. Inflammatory acne lesions, such as …
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There are two main types of acne scars: atrophic and hypertrophic scars. Based on these two main types, acne scars can be divided into four subcategories. These subgroups include ice pick, boxcar, rolling, …
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It is estimated that one out of every five patients with acne will develop acne scarring. Although there are some risk factors for acne scarring, those who will develop acne scars cannot be …
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