April 8, 2012
Most of us suffer from chicken pox at some point during our childhood: the terrible inflamed, pus-filled spots that are incredibly itchy are a familiar memory to many of us. Most of the time, these spots come and go, eventually fading to leave no noticeable mark.
Usually, only the largest or deepest spots are likely to [...]
April 4, 2012
Active acne can be a terrible affliction, and can prove tricky to treat effectively. The longer someone has active acne, the more likely they will be to suffer from scarring, which can be equally distressing.
Scars are formed when the skin is damaged, and the inflammation and infection caused by active acne can cause permanent tissue [...]
March 28, 2012
Active acne occurs when the pores or hair follicles of the skin become blocked and clogged with sebum and dead skin cells. Bacteria can them proliferate in this environment, resulting in inflammation and infection, which basically means red, sore and pus-filled spots.
It can be a distressing condition to live with, but it can also leave [...]
March 22, 2012
Scarring left behind by active acne can cause various problems: the pitted appearance of the scars makes the skin’s surface uneven making it difficult to disguise under make up. The scar tissue is usually redder than the surrounding skin which again makes it more noticeable.
These factors can make acne scarring difficult to live with, and [...]
March 22, 2012
Acne scarring can be a real pain and can have a serious and detrimental effect on a person’s confidence. If you have acne scars that cause you problems, you may be wondering if there is any way to improve their appearance. Here is an overview of certain things you could try:
• Make up. If your acne [...]
March 21, 2012
People who suffer from active acne often dream of the day that they will find an effective treatment to combat their skin condition. Unfortunately, when that day comes, it can often be a disappointment.
Where once there were inflamed and infected spots, acne scarring is often left behind. Although the scarring is not as red and [...]
March 1, 2012
It is well known that picking or squeezing spots should be avoided, and yet it is probably something that many people who suffer from active acne have done frequently and then regretted!
Unfortunately, not only does squeezing or picking your blemishes increase the likelihood that they will get worse rather than heal, but it also makes [...]
February 14, 2012
When the skin is damaged, even if the wound is relatively minor, it is likely that a scar will form in the place of the damaged skin. This is the result of the body’s healing process which aims to replace the affected tissues.
Scar tissue looks different and behaves differently to normal, healthy skin tissue. Although [...]
February 13, 2012
When an injury is sustained, the skin immediately begins the process of trying to repair the damage. This process may eventually result in a scar, but that is just the final stage in a series of events as the body ‘patches’ the break in the skin:
• Of course, the first thing we see once the blood [...]
February 12, 2012
Unfortunately, even once active acne has been treated and has subsided, it can leave behind unpleasant reminders in the shape of acne scarring. These scars can take various forms, but are usually pitted due to the loss of tissue caused by infection. They can also leave the skin looking reddened; this change in colour is [...]
