Body acne is a skin disease. People who experience facial acne usually have body acne as well, according to Acne.org. Sweat, overactive oil glands and hormones contribute to the development of this type of acne. Even after body acne has cleared up, many people struggle with scarring. Fortunately, your dermatologist can offer treatments to stop existing breakouts and treat body pimple scars.
Step 1
Locate a dermatologist. The most effective treatments to get rid of body pimple scars are available through a licensed dermatologist. The American Academy of Dermatology can assist in locating a physician in your community (see Resources).
Step 2
Treat existing body acne. A dermatologist can't effectively treat body pimple scars until existing acne is cleared up. For light cases of body acne, your physician may prescribe a 10 percent alpha hydroxyl acid. For more severe cases, your physician might prescribe a benzoyl peroxide cream to use in conjunction with the alpha hydroxyl acid, according to Acne.org.
Step 3
Use laser treatments. A dermatologist will use a laser tool to resurface the scar site. The procedure can take up to an hour. Healing can take as long as 21 days and the area may be pink for up to three months. You might need to repeat the procedure after several months to maintain the desired affect, according to Acne.org.
Step 4
Request the skin needling technique. With this technique, your doctor will use a roller with needles to puncture the body scars. This process generates the remodeling of collagen. Typically, one to two sessions are required and results occur slowing over several months. Healing time can take as long as three days, according to Acne.org. Follow your doctor's instructions for after care.
Step 5
Use the punch technique on body acne scars. Your doctor will surgically remove the body scar and graft new skin to the affected area. One procedure is typically needed to minimize the appearance of the scar. Stitches are removed within the first week and healing takes up to eight weeks, according to Acne.org.
Tips and Warnings
- Treating body pimple scars is rarely covered by insurance, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Contact your insurance company to learn about coverage under your policy.
- Avoid developing new body scars by not picking at acne lesions. This causes more skin trauma, resulting in more serious scarring.
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