Acne Scarring Therapy
Scarring is usually caused by acne, injury, burns, and surgery or as a result of
severe chicken pox. Scars can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and impact one’s self
esteem. Most patients seek treatment to improve the appearance and texture of the
scar.
- Topical treatments;
- Hypertrophic, keloid scars. You can use steroids with occlusion, silicone gels and
tapes, and topicals including Kinerase cream
- Intralesional steroids with Wydase;
- Hypertrophic, keloid scars
- Aldara; Imiquimod: Has some unique properties that help with some types of fresh
scars
- Botox for painful scars: Tends to be very successful by injecting into the scar
zone. Substance p is blocked which is a neurotransmitter responsible for pain in
sensitive tender scars
- Thermage: It allows for tightening of collagen without damage to overlying skin.
- Sciton and CO2 laser surgery: The lesion can be excised precisely or blended into
the surround
- IPL: IPL can change texture, tone and mould collagen and is done every 2-4 weeks
for 5 treatments
- Fillers: Depressed scars can now be improved with newer fillers