Saturday, March 20, 2010

DR. PRANJAL SHAMSHER AT DR. HEALTH CLINIC, BANGALORE SPEAKS ABOUT ACNE AND SCARS

K.V Sreenivas, 31 yrs. asks Dr. Pranjal Shamsher at Dr. Health Clinic,
I have severe acne on my face and back. I have been using some ointment or the other since many years. My face has developed deep scars. I have been advised to go for abrasion. Will it help my scars or worsen them?
Dr. Pranjal Shamsher at Dr. Health Clinic says,
Amongst the various types of acne, scarring is most commonly seen with Cystic acne. Cystic acne is the harshest and the most painful form of acne. Unlike the usual acne, cystic acne takes a longer time to heal and often leaves behind scars. Any invasive approach to treating cystic acne should be avoided as there is a risk of developing 2 types of scars – either the depressed scars or the raised scars. The depressed scars are also called as ice pick scars and can be shallow or deep. The shallow ones can give the skin a typical wave-like appearance making it look old and withered. The deeper ones can be more deforming making the skin appear like a cobbled road. The raised scars are called keloids and can appear quite unsightly. The best approach with cystic acne therefore should be non-invasive. Early treatment is the best solution. The first aim of the treatment should be to prevent newer acne and minimize the scarring. Severe acne should never be ignored as just a part of growing up.

Sandhya, 23 yrs. asks Dr. Pranjal Shamsher at Dr. Health Clinic,
The black marks on my face after pimples never seem to heal? More than pimples, now I am worried about the black marks?
Dr. Pranjal Shamsher at Dr. Health Clinic says,
Post Inflammatory hyper pigmentation (PIH) is a common cause for skin discoloration after Cystic acne. PIH develops when acne causes skin inflammation, which triggers the skin to produce too much melanin. The excess melanin darkens the area for a long time after the active acne has healed. This can make the face appear dark, blotchy and discolored. Rather than worrying about marks, make sure you are regular with your skin regimen, exfoliation and use of face packs so that you can prevent acne. If acne is prevented, marks will automatically not form.

Dr. Pranjal Shamsher is a Multi-Therapy Consultant at Dr. Health Clinics located at R.T Nagar, Indiranagar, Jayanagar and Malleswaram. She can be contacted at 42067474/75 or 23568290/91.

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7 comments:

  1. I am going to ask my sis to read this article to take advantage of some of your tips for her acne and the scars which are even worse. Thanks.

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  2. Acne scars are really very depressing man.

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  3. My husband is very conscious about his face acne scars.....i will refer this article to him ...it will help him.

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  4. Very useful article.

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  5. So acne special face packs will do good right? I got it.

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  6. Dear Madem,
    My sister had kind of vitiligo white patches in her face it was started from last years, She is still unmarried, i had read you artical and about clinic reviews it is giving to trust to get good treatment. Please help us it is possible to stop or conatrol patches.

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