Acne Scars - Acne Scarring

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Acne inflammations destroy collagen and elastin fibers, sever the microvascular system and damage and kill cells. When healing occurs, normally after a long time if acne injuries are not properly treated, a scar is left in the skin. The healthy functional tissue (skin) is replaced by connective tissue (scar).

The loss of minor feeder vessels has a major impact in escalating the skin's and immune system incapability to cope with acne and to cause premature skin aging because the skin receives less nutrients, oxygen, proteins, amino acids, protective antioxidants, essential fatty acids and so on. This reduces the cells' ability to function and subsequently the skin's ability to perform its various immune, protective, maintenance and reparative processes.

Based on the shape of tissue, acne scars are classified in two categories. One type of scar consists of increased skin tissue, and the other is characterized by the lessening of tissue on the site of acne. Enlargement of scar tissue is known as Keloid and is more pronounced in African-Americans. More usual are acne scars caused by loss of tissues that results from damage to underlying skin tissue. These are similar to scars left by chicken pox. They can be called depressed or pitted acne scarring. These scars include ice-pick scars with sharp jiggered edges, soft tissue scars and depressed fibrotic scars.

Ice-pick scars usually appear on the cheek. They are small but with abrupt, jagged edges which makes their healing or treatment difficult. Sometimes these small scars become quite large and steep, with sharp edges, which are then known as depressed fibrotic scars. Then there are soft scars, both superficial and profound. These are small with rolling edges merging with the healthy skin. They are either circular or linear in shape.

Pigmented scars are red or dark spots left behind after an acne lesion has disappeared. Pigmented scarring is the most usual and while it is not permanent, it can take weeks or months for it to clear if left on its own. Often, the scar has not disappeared before a new group of blemishes arrive - causing a continuous cycle of disfigured skin that can leave many sufferers of acne depressed about the condition of their skin. Some people may have found a treatment that maintains their blemishes under control - only to find that the red or brown marks remain - impeding their skin from looking completely clear and acne-free.

Acne scarring treatments

Both pitted acne scars and pigmented acne scars can be treated with our BIOSKINCARE or BIOSKINCLEAR product if applied with regularity twice a day every day for a period of time, which can be more or less longer than 2 to 3 months depending on how profound and old the acne scars are. Results for loss of tissue may take more time if destruction of tissues is too deep or has been going for too long. In this case other remedies may be necessary and options are: fat injections, deep chemical peelings, microdermabrasion, cosmetic fillers or laser surgery.

Different people show different reactions to acne scars. In some people scars heal easily while some people are left with scars for a lifetime. Psychologically, people show different reactions to acne scarring. Some people accept scarring as normal, while there are others who are worried about even the smallest scars and go to great lengths to get them erased. Another cause of acne scarring is the pinching and squeezing of acne. This expands the infection to surrounding skin and damages vulnerable tissue, which results in pit-like scars.

Treatment of severe acne scars depends on their shape, depth, and location. Isolated scars of any depth may be extirpated and the skin sewn back together. Large indented scars can be treated cosmetically by a surgery called subcision, in which minor cuts are made under the skin to weaken the scar tissue. Doctors sometimes treat large, inflamed nodules or abscesses by injecting corticosteroids to them. Sometimes a specialist will cut open a nodule or abscesses to dissipate it.

BIOSKINCARE can be employed to cure all types of acne scarring. It can also be used while on retinoids (isotretinoin:{order:,:5:5:| Accutane®| Roaccutane| Retin A| Differin gel, etc.) or in conjunction with oral systemic antibiotics employed to stop severe acne infections.

BIOSKINCARE does not interfere with retinoids that may have been prescribed to decrease your sebum production. It does not interfere with systemic antimicrobials (such as Tetracycline or Minocycline) or with topical chemical disinfectant solutions that fight acne bacteria (such as benzoyl peroxide or salicilyc acid). On the contrary, it relieves their undesired secondary effects, like dryness and skin fragility since it reinforces the skin.

What is this product that produces such wonderful results?

BIOSKINCARE is a biological skin care solution that contains antioxidants and biological activators of the removal of damaged skin cells and skin regenerating accelerators. They are embodied in a complex mixture that scientists have discovered it is made of carbohydrates or glycomolecules (glyco meaning sugar molecules) linked to proteins and peptides (amino-acid chains) plus enzymes and oligoelements whose main function is to act as alerts to the body to trigger the dissolution of the bonds of damaged tissues while also promoting the reproduction of human skin cells quickly.

Part of its action is weakening the "glue" that holds dead cells on the surface of the skin by lowering cell adherence in lower levels of the stratum corneum. This initiates an acceleration in cell replacement. It helps the dead cells to slough off (desquamation), speeds skin turnover, and brings to the surface a layer of smoother, softer skin.

It also heals injuries to the cells lining the sebum canals and hair follicles thanks to the activity of its glycoprotein enzymes, and restores the capacity of the skin to remain hydrated by boosting the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans, complex carbo-hydrate molecules that fill the gaps between cells in the skin and hold many times their weight in water. This improves skin firmness and elasticity.

BIOSKINCARE also acts within the skin follicles, on the surface and inside the dermis, to recover a normal and healthy skin with normal pigment levels. You must also apply a sunscreen or wear protective clothing to avoid darkening from further sun exposure. The first action is a softness of your skin, the ultimate healing is when new "invisible hair" known as "lanugo" starts to come out of the recovered hair follicles where the skin was once damaged. This process can take as long as 4 to 12 months for damaged skin and old acne scarring.

Where does this biological component come from?

The biological compound is not a clever concoction made in an advanced biochemical facility. No, it is created inside the cells of a little creature with skin made of the same basic elements of human skin, including the melanin, elastin, collagen and other structures. The creature synthetizes it to use for itself as a signaling or communicating vehicle that improves the efficiency of it's natural immune system. We are referring to that part of the immune system also present in us humans that responds locally and unspecifically (instead of specifically as our adaptive immune system does) to any foreign substance, invading microbes, insult or injury to its tissues. The creature with the aid of the substance it secretes, when threatened, quickly restores the integrity of its skin if damaged without abnormal scarring. It is the secretions produced copiously when land snails are endangered or stressed, either by predators, oxygen radicals when coming out of hybernation or rest as they had been at a basic metabolic level with virtually no oxygen when they abruptly come out of their shell, or when wounded or exposed to other stressful events as we do to gather their secretion but without inflicting any harm to them, as we collect their treasured biological compound frequently.

Why does acne appear and why is the biological compound so effective in fighting acne or folliculitis?

Acne appears from an interrelation of hormones, microbes, skin oils and our immune system response that affects the cells in the sebum canals within the hair follicles. Sebaceous glands produce an oily element (sebum), and lie in the dermis, the middle layer of skin. These glands are all over the hair follicles. The sebum, and dead skin cells, normally flow up from the sebaceous gland and hair follicle out from pores on to the surface of the skin. Acne whiteheads are a combination of oils, sebum and cellular fragments that produce firm to hard plugs within hair follicles. The follicles are closed by cellular fragments at the follicle opening. Because they are closed and have no contact with oxygen, they do not oxidize or turn dark, as blackheads do. They form a light or yellow-white agglomeration and are known as milia (or milium, singular). When bacteria advance inside the follicles below these plugs, the condition can lead to acne infection, especially cystic acne.

Whiteheads are caused by excessive cellular exfoliation, which quickly clogs or blocks the follicles. Some skin specialists think that individuals with frequent and multiple blackheads and whiteheads produce sebum that is drier than usual and conducive to forming firm plugs.

Sebum contributes to skin oils and people with dry sebum may have dry skin and this can be especially true of people with chronic whiteheads but it is also possible to have dry sebum with oily skin. The sebaceous glands normally produce sebum with linoleic acid (omega 6), an essential fatty acid. This type of sebum has a fluid viscosity. Essential fatty acids are very strong anti-inflammatory agents. Therefore, sebum containing linoleic acid is actually calming to the skin and follicles and does not produce follicular irritation that results in plugs. When linoleic acid is not accessible, the sebaceous glands produce sebum with oleic acid. This oleic form of sebum is irritating to the skin and promotes plugs. Oleic sebum is much stronger than linoleic sebum and is prone to forming hard plugs rather than flowing out of the follicle. This forms blackheads and whiteheads and both of these conditions may result in acne infections.

The closed sebum-filled hair follicle stimulates overgrowth of the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, which are regularly present in the hair follicle. These kinds of bacteria separate the sebum into elements that irritate the skin. The consequent inflammation and infection create the skin blemishes that are known as acne pimples. When the infection worsens, an abscess may form, and it may spread into the skin causing further infection.

Free radical injuries: another consequence of acne inflammation. The skin synthetizes hydrogen peroxide to fight each acne infection and this can continue for weeks, until the infection is resolved. Hydrogen peroxide is a free radical which causes skin harm and skin aging. As time passes the volume of hydrogen peroxide acts just like prolonged sun exposure, damaging skin elements such as collagen and causing the skin to sag and wrinkle.

Additionally, the curing process of acne infections involves thousands and thousands of chemical reactions. These chemical activities produce more free radicals as a natural by-product and add to the volume of free radical harm (aging). The skin has a supply of antioxidants that limit the volume of free radicals and their damage. It is thought that mild to severe acne literally drains the skin's level of antioxidants, leaving it nearly defenseless against free radicals that are produced by normal skin functions.

Control of acne is not only important to the appearance of the skin today, it is a valuable strategy to avoid the early aging of the skin. If skin damage has already become a problem, you should procure control of acne quickly and once this is done, continue treating your skin with BIOSKINCARE to efficiently revitalize your skin.

Benzoyl peroxide employed to attack acne bacteria inflicts an analogous damage to your skin. People who have treated chronic acne with benzoyl peroxide usually notice too late that they have extremely aged their skin well beyond its chronological age and may have increased their potential of skin cancer.

Classification of Acne Irritations

Whiteheads: when a pore is fully clogged, trapping sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells, producing a white spot on the surface. Whiteheads are usually quicker in life cycle than blackheads.

Blackheads: Are if a pore is just partially closed, letting the trapped sebum (oil), bacterias and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface. The dark tint is not due to dirt; it is a result of the skin's own pigment, melanin, which darkens with the oxygen in the air. A blackhead is likely to be a stable structure, and can often take a long time to open.

Papules: Papules are small, red, tender bumps with no head. Do not pinch a papule, it may exacerbate scarring.

Pustules: A pustule is similar to a whitehead, but is fevered, and appears as a red circle with a white or yellow center. Pustules are your garden variety "zit".

Common Causes of Acne Many skin experts will tell you that the exact explanation is not known, maybe because there is not any one explanation that can be determined for all. There are several factors that can trigger the development of acne and hiperactive secretion of sebum: hormones, heredity and stress.

Classification of Acne: We will focus on just 2 important forms of acne, those requiring precise care for they cause psychological stress to those who suffer it.

Moderate Acne: Moderate acne usually does not result in scars. Nevertheless, squeezing pimples or trying to open them in other ways increases infection and the depth of lesion to the skin, making scarring more likely.

Severe Acne: Cystic acne is uncommon, but can be deforming and, similar to all kinds of acne, can hold psychological consequences on the affected person. The nodules and abscesses of cystic acne usually rupture and, after curing, usually leave scars. Scars can be minimal, profound holes (ice pick scars); wider pits of varying depth; or big, abnormal cavities. Acne scars last a lifetime and, for some people, are cosmetically significant and a source of psychological stress.

Classification of Severe Acne

Acne Conglobata: This is the most severe kind of acne vulgaris and is more usual in males. It is characterized by multiple large blemishes. These are sometimes interconnected in conjunction with widespread blackheads. The age of appearance for acne conglobata is usually between 18 and 30 years, and the condition can stay active for many years, and although acne conglobata is frequently resistant to treatment, it can often be controlled through aggressive treatment over time.

Acne Fulminans: This is an accelerated onset of acne conglobata which usually afflicts young men. Symptoms of severe nodulocystic, often ulcerating acne are present. Like acne conglobata, intense, deforming scarring is common. Acne fulminans is unique in that it also includes a fever and aching of the joints. Acne fulminans does not respond well to antibiotics.

Gram-Negative Folliculitis: This problem is a bacterial contamination defined by pustules and cysts, more than likely happening as a complication derived from a lasting antibiotic therapy of acne vulgaris. It is an uncommon condition, and we do not know if it is more usual in males or females.

Pyoderma Faciale: This type of severe facial acne affects only women, usually between the ages of 20 to 40 years old, and is characterized by painful large nodules, pustules and sores which can leave scarring. It begins abruptly, and may occur on the skin of a woman who has never had acne before. It is confined to the face, and usually does not last longer than one year, but can wreak havoc in a very short time.

Treatments for Acne Taking care of acne is rather easy. Apply BIOSKINCARE twice a day every day or BIOSKINCLEAR (IF YOUR SKIN IS TOO OILY). Injured areas should be washed before using the product with a mild liquid soap. Antibacterial or harsh soaps, alcohol pads, and heavy frequent scrubbing provide no extra benefit and may further irritate the skin. Cosmetics should be water-based; very greasy products can exacerbate acne. Although there are no restrictions on specific foods (i. e., pizza or chocolate), a healthy, balanced diet should be followed. Beyond these routine tips, acne treatment depends on the severity of the condition. Mild acne requires the lightest treatment, which poses the fewest risks of secondary effects. More severe acne or acne that does not respond to preliminary treatment requires more treatment. Mild Acne Drugs employed to treat moderate acne are applied to the skin (topical drugs). They act by either eliminating bacteria (antibacterials) or by drying up or unclogging the pores.

BIOSKINCARE ACTS EFFECTIVELY AGAINST ACNE BACTERIA

The snail secretions contain antibiotical peptides which do not promote bacterial resistance. The secretions stimulate the synthesis of antimicrobials on the surface of the skin and inside the follicles. These peptides make holes in the membranes of bacteria and the target bacterias are not capable to mutate and fight themselves against this antibacterial action.

Bacteria have existed for millions of years by creating resistance to new aggressors including biological antibiotics like penicillin. What simply occurs is that the bacteria, with a high rate of mutation, end up changing one or more of its enzymes that are employed to break the link between a target protein and the antibiotic. As a result, the antibiotic can't do the work. But to adapt to a peptide antibiotic that makes a hole in the cellular membrane is a different story. To protect itself, the bacteria would have to change the entire composition of the cell membrane. And to change the composition of a membrane would signify changing many of the enzymes that are responsible for making the complex membrane in the first place.

Peptide antibiotics respond within minutes. Part of the reason for this quick response is how the peptide acts on the cellular membrane. But to kill a cell, the peptide must also quickly find the bacterial membrane. How does this happen? The answer lies in the construction of the cellular membrane. A bacterial membrane is composed by fats and sugars with a high negative electrical charge that promptly attracts the peptide antimicrobials.

Severe Acne. Antibiotics taken orally are restricted to the treatment of severe acne. People may need to take some medications for weeks, months, or even years to avoid a reappearance. Isotretinoin (Accutane®) is a strong drug that can have many unwanted secondary effects and is prescribed by doctors to reduce sebum secretion when severe acne has gone uncontrolled and is no longer amenable to other treatments. Other acne treatments are suitable for some people. For example, a woman with severe acne that intensifies with her menstrual period can benefit by using oral contraceptives. This treatment takes 2 to 4 months to produce results.