Acne

Acne scars are usually permanent unless you opt for cosmetic surgery to remove them.

 

These types of procedures are usually only available on the NHS if the scarring is causing serious psychological distress.

 

Treatments for acne scars include dermabrasion (removing the top layer of skin), laser treatment or surgical removal.

Acne can be hard to overcome, so you may feel defeated if you’re left with scars after the acne itself has healed.

 

Acne scarring is common when the most serious types of spots (nodules and cysts) burst and damage nearby skin.

 

Scars can also occur if you pick or squeeze your spots, so it’s important to avoid doing this if you’ve currently got active acne.

Acne is a skin condition that results in spots caused by the build up of too much sebum (oil) in the hair follicles in your skin.

 

There are different types of acne and different levels of severity. The different types of spots include blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts.

 

Your acne may be deemed as severe if you develop nodules (large, hard, painful lumps that build up beneath the surface of the skin) or cysts (large, pus-filled lumps that look similar to boils).

 

At this stage, you should seek advice from your GP for expert treatment to avoid scarring, especially if it’s making you feel very unhappy.

Having oily skin can be difficult, especially when it comes to choosing the right products for your skin.

 

When looking for a face wash for your oily skin, look out for ingredients like hyaluronic acid to hydrate your skin.

 

Whilst that may seem counterproductive, oily skin can actually be caused by dehydration, as your skin starts to overcompensate for the lack of moisture by producing too much oil.

 

Other beneficial ingredients for oily skin are niacinamide, retinol and salicylic acid.