Acne scars are a common result of inflammation in Singapore caused by clogged pores in the skin due to excessive oil buildup. They can look like shallow depressions or deeper lesions.
Acne scars are a common result of inflammation in Singapore caused by clogged pores in the skin due to excessive oil buildup. They can look like shallow depressions or deeper lesions.
Acne scars develop when tissue is lost or damaged (due to symptoms of acne such as pimples and cysts) and your skin attempts to repair itself. As it creates collagen to heal the wound, scars can form. While sometimes the scars created are shallow and disappear quickly, the fluid from bigger blemishes can enter the surrounding tissue and lead to deeper scars.
If the skin produces too little collagen, acne scars in the form of depressions or pits occur as the skin heals. Raised acne scars occur when the skin produces too much collagen during the healing process.
However, not everyone who has acne will develop scars. It can be more severe for some individuals.
Acne scars develop when tissue is lost or damaged (due to symptoms of acne such as pimples and cysts) and your skin attempts to repair itself. As it creates collagen to heal the wound, scars can form. While sometimes the scars created are shallow and disappear quickly, the fluid from bigger blemishes can enter the surrounding tissue and lead to deeper scars.
If the skin produces too little collagen, acne scars in the form of depressions or pits occur as the skin heals. Raised acne scars occur when the skin produces too much collagen during the healing process.
However, not everyone who has acne will develop scars. It can be more severe for some individuals.
The most common types and symptoms of acne scars are:
Flat and shallow depressions that heal beneath the top layer of your skin.
Small and narrow indentations that point into the skin’s surface, typically present on the cheeks.
Sloping scars of varying depth that trigger an uneven and wavy skin appearance.
Broad depressions that look like boxes with sharp and defined edges.
Raised lumps that form after the acne has healed due to scar tissue buildup. Hypertrophic scars are the same size as the acne that was previously on the skin, while keloid scars are bigger than the acne and can grow beyond the original spot.
Dark or discoloured patches on the skin that occur due to squeezing or picking acne. It is also more prevalent in those with darker skin tone.
The most common types and symptoms of acne scars are:
• Atrophic or depressed scars
Flat and shallow depressions that heal beneath the top layer of your skin.
• Ice pick scars
Small and narrow indentations that point into the skin’s surface, typically present on the cheeks.
• Rolling scars
Sloping scars of varying depth that trigger an uneven and wavy skin appearance.
• Boxcar scars
Broad depressions that look like boxes with sharp and defined edges.
• Hypertrophic and keloid scars
Raised lumps that form after the acne has healed due to scar tissue buildup. Hypertrophic scars are the same size as the acne that was previously on the skin, while keloid scars are bigger than the acne and can grow beyond the original spot.
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Dark or discoloured patches on the skin that occur due to squeezing or picking acne. It is also more prevalent in those with darker skin tone.
Most acne scars are not painful as they occur after the acne has healed, but may cause some discomfort during the healing process. Some types such as hypertrophic and keloid scars can be itchy or painful.
Acne scars can also negatively affect self-esteem if they are severe and occur often on the face. However acne scars are often not permanent and can be removed through treatments.
Acne scars are diagnosed through a visual examination by your dermatologist, who can also determine how severe your acne scars are.
Most acne scars are not painful as they occur after the acne has healed, but may cause some discomfort during the healing process. Some types such as hypertrophic and keloid scars can be itchy or painful.
Acne scars can also negatively affect self-esteem if they are severe and occur often on the face. However acne scars are often not permanent and can be removed through treatments.
Acne scars are diagnosed through a visual examination by your dermatologist, who can also determine how severe your acne scars are.
There are several risk factors for adult acne. This is why it’s important to consult with a dermatologist if you are experiencing acne and are not sure of the underlying cause.
The main risk factors for acne include:
As your genes can affect your skin type and the amount of oil that it produces, you may be more likely to develop acne if you have a family history of the condition.
If you use products such as lotions that cause your skin to overproduce oil or if you don’t wash your face after a long day, your oil glands get clogged and cause acne symptoms.
If you have a hormonal condition such as polycystic ovary syndrome or are pregnant, the hormonal imbalances in your body can trigger acne. This is because low levels of estrogen and high levels of hormones such as testosterone, insulin and glucocorticoid causes excessive sebum production that leads to acne. Hormonal imbalances can also be caused by stress, lack of sleep and poor diet.
When your skin comes into contact with oily or greasy substances like lotions or creams, or if your skin is unwashed after a long day, the oil could accumulate in your skin and cause acne. To get rid of bacteria, grease and dirt that could clog pores, wash your skin with a cleanser daily.
High glycaemic index foods cause blood glucose levels to spike because they are broken down too quickly. When insulin levels are raised, oil production and inflammation increases, leading to acne. A diet high in dairy, saturated fats and trans fats can also cause excess oil production.
Some examples of high glycaemic index foods are:
There are several risk factors for adult acne. This is why it’s important to consult with a dermatologist if you are experiencing acne and are not sure of the underlying cause.
The main risk factors for acne include:
As your genes can affect your skin type and the amount of oil that it produces, you may be more likely to develop acne if you have a family history of the condition.
If you use products such as lotions that cause your skin to overproduce oil or if you don’t wash your face after a long day, your oil glands get clogged and cause acne symptoms.
If you have a hormonal condition such as polycystic ovary syndrome or are pregnant, the hormonal imbalances in your body can trigger acne. This is because low levels of estrogen and high levels of hormones such as testosterone, insulin and glucocorticoid causes excessive sebum production that leads to acne. Hormonal imbalances can also be caused by stress, lack of sleep and poor diet.
When your skin comes into contact with oily or greasy substances like lotions or creams, or if your skin is unwashed after a long day, the oil could accumulate in your skin and cause acne. To get rid of bacteria, grease and dirt that could clog pores, wash your skin with a cleanser daily.
High glycaemic index foods cause blood glucose levels to spike because they are broken down too quickly. When insulin levels are raised, oil production and inflammation increases, leading to acne. A diet high in dairy, saturated fats and trans fats can also cause excess oil production.
Some examples of high glycaemic index foods are:
• Pastries
• Potatoes
• Soft drinks
• Fried foods
There are effective treatments available for acne scars in all stages:
Going for targeted facials and light therapy treatments can prevent acne and reduce scars and blemishes. Some treatments that we offer include:
A treatment that uses a dual, high-frequency ultrasound technology to deliver a micro-massage to the skin, effective in treating difficult skin conditions such as acne by improving the skin’s pH balance.
This facial based on cryotherapy exposes the face to cool air, promoting firmer skin and constricting blood vessels. Cryo facials help to restore your skin to a healthier and more youthful condition while treating acne scarring. It also calms down your skin to reduce inflammation and redness caused by acne.
ACSE Exosome Skin Therapy uses a naturally regenerative process to heal your skin. This scientifically-proven treatment allows your cells to absorb the new exosomes to dramatically heal from aging and inflammation to prevent scarring caused by acne.
Some medical treatments that reduce scarring include:
• Chemical peels
• Dermal fillers
• Injections of corticosteroids
• Microneedling
Some natural remedies can be used at home to treat mild to moderate acne scars. These include black seed oil, aloe vera, honey, and rosehip oil.
Your dermatologist may prescribe certain medications to treat acne scarring or you can buy them over the counter. The common ones are:
• Salicylic acid
• Topical retinoids
• Lactic acid
• Alpha hydroxy acids
There are effective treatments available for acne scars in all stages:
Going for targeted facials and light therapy treatments can prevent acne and reduce scars and blemishes. Some treatments that we offer include:
A treatment that uses a dual, high-frequency ultrasound technology to deliver a micro-massage to the skin, effective in treating difficult skin conditions such as acne by improving the skin’s pH balance.
This facial based on cryotherapy exposes the face to cool air, promoting firmer skin and constricting blood vessels. Cryo facials help to restore your skin to a healthier and more youthful condition while treating acne scarring. It also calms down your skin to reduce inflammation and redness caused by acne.
ACSE Exosome Skin Therapy uses a naturally regenerative process to heal your skin. This scientifically-proven treatment allows your cells to absorb the new exosomes to dramatically heal from aging and inflammation to prevent scarring caused by acne.
Some medical treatments that reduce scarring include:
• Chemical peels
• Dermal fillers
• Injections of corticosteroids
• Microneedling
Some natural remedies can be used at home to treat mild to moderate acne scars. These include black seed oil, aloe vera, honey, and rosehip oil.
Your dermatologist may prescribe certain medications to treat acne scarring or you can buy them over the counter. The common ones are:
• Salicylic acid
• Topical retinoids
• Lactic acid
• Alpha hydroxy acids
Depending on the severity of your acne, there are many ways to treat your acne. Washing your face with a good cleanser, cutting down on fried foods and going for facials regularly are some effective ways to clear up acne. However, consult a dermatologist if your acne still does not improve as it could be a sign of an underlying hormone imbalance or disease.
The main cause of acne is excessive oil buildup in the pores of your skin that becomes clogged, leading to inflammation. There are many reasons why this happens. It could be due to your age, hormones, family history, diet, lifestyle, or stress level.
Foods high in fats and carbohydrates are believed to cause excessive oil production in the skin, such as fried foods, sugary drinks, potato chips, pastries and heavily processed foods.
The main types of acne are papules, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, nodules, and cysts.
