Acne Scars form if an infection develops in acne and the skin repairs itself just enough to remain healthy but leaves pigmented and / or pitted marks on the skin, they can be very difficult and expensive to remove.
There are many over the counter ‘cures’ for acne scars ranging from skin creams to micro-needling. commonly] used treatments for acne scars are the creams or skin masks which can (but not always) be affective but take a long time for improvements to start to show as a big percentage of creams are not absorbed by the skin. Therefore creams are often wasted and so are not economical.
Another treatment that can be bought for treating acne scars is the dermaroller. This is a tool for micro needling; you roll the dermaroller over the effected area of skin opening the pores of your skin making it believe that it is injured triggering the production of collagen and elastin which heals the skin over time.
After using the derma roller the pores on the epidermis remain enlarged for up to an hour which is the best time to put on creams as they are significantly better absorbed when the pores are open as opposed to when the pores are closed. This reduces the waste in creams and boosts the effectiveness of the derma roller.
There are harsher ways to reduce acne scars however many are very expensive and need to be carried out by professionals and then they’re not even guaranteed to work! These include; Micro dermabrasion, laser treatments, chemical peals and also skin needling can be done by a professional more vigorously using a longer needle size and numbing cream.
In my experience in acne scar removal I have found that the most result effective and cost effective treatment is derma rolling at home as it is relatively cheap and as it works by inducing the healing process is the most natural way to heal acne scars.
Please consult your doctor before undertaking any medical treatment.
