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Question: Hi! Im fifteen years old. Last year I suffered from deep and severe acne which lead me to deep acne scars and holes. Right now my scars look better and are less obvious than the previous months. I've been having less breakouts too! But I was wondering on how can I get rid of them faster especially the acne craters or holes in my face and will these holes go away? I will be patiently waiting for your response. Thank you!!
Brief Answer:
Yes, the holes will go with an expert's help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query through Health care magic.
I have read & understood your concern.
Treatment of acne needs a patient continuing of the self care & medicinal treatment... specially at your age.It's good that your acne seem to be under control at present & now you are worried about healing of the previous damage made ( craters/ holes on face )
The good news is yes, there are many options available to treat these.
Before narrating the possible ways.. I would like to suggest ..
- It's essential to consult a dermatologist & get a specific needful treatment to have a good control on the new acne development before starting the actual treatment for management of holes in the skin.( local treatment as well as oral Retinoids, antibiotics , hormones may be given as per need )
- Once the acne are under control doctor will carefully examine the holes/ scars on your face & advise you suitable procedure to fill in the holes from following options-
-Chemical peals - use of chemical makes the skin raw area, stimulates new skin generation along with healing of skin pores.
-Filler treatment . Here doctor injects filling material in the pores to help filling. ( synthetic filler or your own tissue may be used as a filler.)
-Laser skin resurfacing
-Acne surgery to remove holes
- Healing takes around 2 weeks, when patient has to follow doctor's instructions strictly. Avoid sunlight. Take the medications advised regularly.
* You need to consult a dermatologist who would treat the acne & carry out the needed procedure himself or refer you to a Cosmetologist.
Thus you can overcome the nagging problem with help & guidance of an expert dermatologist/ cosmetologist.I hope that answers your query. In case you have some follow up query, I would be happy to help,
Thanks.
Please grade the answer before you close the query... if you find it guiding.
Thanks.
Yes, the holes will go with an expert's help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query through Health care magic.
I have read & understood your concern.
Treatment of acne needs a patient continuing of the self care & medicinal treatment... specially at your age.It's good that your acne seem to be under control at present & now you are worried about healing of the previous damage made ( craters/ holes on face )
The good news is yes, there are many options available to treat these.
Before narrating the possible ways.. I would like to suggest ..
- It's essential to consult a dermatologist & get a specific needful treatment to have a good control on the new acne development before starting the actual treatment for management of holes in the skin.( local treatment as well as oral Retinoids, antibiotics , hormones may be given as per need )
- Once the acne are under control doctor will carefully examine the holes/ scars on your face & advise you suitable procedure to fill in the holes from following options-
-Chemical peals - use of chemical makes the skin raw area, stimulates new skin generation along with healing of skin pores.
-Filler treatment . Here doctor injects filling material in the pores to help filling. ( synthetic filler or your own tissue may be used as a filler.)
-Laser skin resurfacing
-Acne surgery to remove holes
- Healing takes around 2 weeks, when patient has to follow doctor's instructions strictly. Avoid sunlight. Take the medications advised regularly.
* You need to consult a dermatologist who would treat the acne & carry out the needed procedure himself or refer you to a Cosmetologist.
Thus you can overcome the nagging problem with help & guidance of an expert dermatologist/ cosmetologist.I hope that answers your query. In case you have some follow up query, I would be happy to help,
Thanks.
Please grade the answer before you close the query... if you find it guiding.
Thanks.
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