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On this page we have provided valuable resources that you can use to help you with your skin concerns especially acne scars. Some of these links help you to find a dermatologist in your area. Please note severe acne should be consulted with a dermatologist. Non-acne form skin lesions that are multiple and last for more than a month also require a visit to a dermatalogist. We are very much appreciate your feedback which could be sent to customersupportathippocrates.ca
Acne
net Acne is a disease of the sebaceous hair follicle and can
be treated successfully by a dermatologist. What is acne, its types
( each type has been clearly explained ) as well as a glossary on
acne terms. On this site you can also find articles on skin scars
and treatments of acne and effectiveness of different skin care ingredients.
Acne
public resources by american academy of
dermatology. Here you can find general information on acne, how
it forms, cleansing habits and diet and their relationship with
acne, its treatment and finally acne scars. A few photos illustrating
acne, you can see how severe acne can get. Prompt attention to your
acne is the best mode to prevent acne scars
Acne
support group The Acne Support Group is
a UK-based charity providing information and support about acne
and rosacea. On this site you can information on common question
and misbelieves on acne, its treatment and atrophic scars. It's a good
site, we don't recommend washing your face with water and soap though
unless you can't afford a good cleanser.
American
academy of dematology The American Academy of Dermatology is
committed to advancing the science of medicine and surgery related
to promoting a lifetime of healthier skin, hair
Springerlink article, chemical peels for acne scarring Different type of peels are discussed with evaluation of their efficacy in treatment of acne scars. Contraindications and after peel care is also addressed.
Archives
of dermatology Select from journal and resource: Jama and archives
- facial plastic surgery - family medicine - general psychiatry
Excision and subcision for acne scar removal Surgical punch excision to remove acne scars in the form of icepick and boxcar scars. Subcision, less invasive alternative, is used for rolling scars.
Dermatology
online journal Dermatology Online Journal is a refereed publication
designed to meet reference and education needs of the international
dermatologic community
acne scars online atlas here you can find many photos of differnt types of acne scars
Electronic
textbook of dermatology The Internet Dermatology Society offer
information on a large number of common dermatological problems
Acne scars classification and treatment reviews ablative and non ablative resurfacing options, excision, subcision and other available modalities.
Karger
publishers Provides a worldwide survey of clinical and investigative
dermatology
Atlas
of dermatology Loyola University Dermatology Medical Education
Website
Internet
dermatology society Internet dematology society. Advancing the
science of dermatology through technology and global communications
laser resurfacing for acne scars This article explains pros and cons of laser treatments for acne scarring. According to it complete remodelling takes about 18 months. However overall improvement worth expenses and downtime.
e
Medicine journal - Dermatolgoy eMedicine World Medical Library
surgical options for acne scars A reveiw by Baylor college proposing various laser treatments effective in treatment of acne scars. this inclues smoothbeam laser, non fractional laser and ablative fractional laser resurfacing.
Dermatology
foundations Committed to advancing dermatologic care through
research and education
Journal
of investigative dermatology the official journal of The Society
for Investigative Dermatology and The European Society for Dermatological
Research published by Blackwell Science
Stanford
combination therapy for management of acne scarring Concurrent use of laser skin resurfacing and punch excision in the treatment of facial acne scarring is discussed.
Society
of investigative dermatology To achieve its goals, the Society
sponsors annual and regional meetings and publishes
the Journal of Investigative Dermatology
MUSC
health.com Scars have been presented in a dermatologic context
Recommended waiting time after treatment with oral isotretinoin for a dermabrasion treatment 6-12 months of waiting for those on oral isotretinoin who want to start dermabrasion for treatment of acne scars is questioned. This study indicates no need for this much wait.
The
medical center online Another presentation of acne scars in
dermatology
Color
atlas and synopsis of clinical dermatology This title contains
varied examples of skin conditions and disorders. It provides detailed
information on the most common to life-threatening, such melanoma
and HIV/AIDS
surgical treatment of acne scars based on types Treatment modalities are called upon based on morphological classification of acne scars.
Laser
skin resurfacing Explains the procedure, after the procedure
follow-up and the involoved risks
AAD review of acne scars and its management Acne scars classifciation and types, treatment modalities and their efficacy is explained by AAD.
Dermabrasion
A page from American
society of dermatologic surgery
A good book on acne scars and current treatments A comprehensive review of acne scarring and current treatment modalities on dermatol. Cryosurgery, electrodessication, chemical peels, derabrasion and laser is explained.
fractional laser photothermolysis for acne scars use of 1550 nm erbium laser is discussed in management of acne scars. This type of laser treatment eliminates downtime disadvantage with co2 laser as well as slow progress with non ablative methods.
treatment of body acne scarring truncal scarring from acne that may result
Aging
skin Sun damage and aging. Ravages of time and the sun.
nonablative laser for acne scars Introduction of nonablative method has been a sucess in management of scarring and skin damages resulted from acne. However, its use is more limited to mild to moderate forms of acne scarring.
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