People suffering from acne scars who have tried to solve their problem with over the counter skin care products may feel as if their damaged skin can never be repaired. This isn’t true. Edelstein Cosmetic can help to reduce or eliminate even the most severe scars, restoring the clarity and health of your complexion as it was before you had acne.ACNE SCAR PREVENTIONThe best way to fight against acne scars is to prevent them from forming in the first place. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to properly treat all active acne without unnecessarily damaging the skin […]
Why is the pH level of your skin so important?
When your skin is at a good pH level, your skin is able to better defend itself against the bacteria, impurities and pollutants that it is constantly exposed. Also known as the acid mantle, this is essentially a layer that protects against outside invaders. Generally, the pH balance of skin ranges anywhere from 4 to 6.5, with 5.5 being the happy medium. At this level, the acid mantle is slightly acidic, which is ideal. Things that determine the pH balance of your skin include fatty acids, free amino acids and lactic […]
Many people are becoming aware of just how versatile cosmetic dermal fillers can be when it comes to restoring lost facial volume, filling lines and wrinkles or enhancing full, kissable lips. It may be less well known, however, that facial scars can be minimized with the use of dermal fillers. Acne scarring, in particular, responds well to the precision application of dermal fillers.
Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide found naturally in the skin and our connective tissue. Hyaluronic acid is hydrophilic – drawing water into itself and binding it to form a viscous substance which assists in hydration and skin elasticity. […]
How Do Chemical Peels Work?Chemical peels are formulated with exfoliating agents (natural acids) that work to reduce and eliminate acne as well as other skin problems. Peels are a gentle form of skin resurfacing that are affordable and don’t require a lengthy post-treatment downtime.
Superficial chemical peels are recommended alone or alongside complementary forms of acne removal treatment. When peels are added to an acne management regimen, they have been shown to improve the general quality of a patient’s skin texture while also decreasing the number of blemishes within a short amount of time. The use of chemical peels has been […]
Chicken pox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that affects millions of people around the world. Many people get the chicken pox during childhood, when symptoms of the disease are usually milder than what occur for adult sufferers. Unfortunately, even after sufferers recover, some tend to experience a lasting impact of the disease regardless of their age: chicken pox scars. The doctors of a study examining effective treatments state that about 7% to 18% of sufferers experience lasting facial scars, which tend to be caused by bacterial infections that adversely affect chicken pox blisters as they heal (scratching and picking […]
An interesting study published in the Clinical and Experimental Dermatology medical journal surveyed a group of 100 patients who suffered from facial, chest and back acne to determine the extent to which their acne interfered with their life. The survey, How much disability is caused by acne?, examined this by hypothetically offering patients either £500 (about $780CA – a considerable amount of money in 1989, the time of the study) or proper acne treatment, finding that almost 90% of the group would rather be free of their skin condition than receive the money. The results of this study will come […]
Even after acne has been successfully managed, the condition often continues to trouble sufferers through lingering issues like scarring, discolouration and skin pitting. Treating active acne blemishes and acne scars are two separate problems that must be approached in different ways. It’s important for patients to understand that the type of treatments used to dry and heal acne may not be effective in reducing scarring and acne-related hyperpigmentation. The best solutions for scar reduction are specifically designed for that purpose and work to either manage existing aesthetic concerns or, if possible, prevent them from forming in the first place.How and […]
When bacteria develop within acne blemishes, the body naturally releases antibodies (via white blood cells) as a natural form of self defense. These antibodies enter clogged follicles and destroy any bacteria present. While eliminating bacteria, these antibodies can inflame and damage the surrounding skin. Visible skin depressions and pigmentation changes that characterize acne scarring are left behind.
Scars from acne are more severe in people with weakened immune systems or a history of scarring.
Acne Scar Types
Macular acne scars are flat and are discoloured as the result of either increased or decreased skin pigmentation.
Boxcar acne scars resemble chicken pox scars. When viewed […]
Acne and acne scarring can cause embarrassment, shame and low self esteem for sufferers. While there are several treatments available to address these complexion problems, the right one for you must be determined by an experienced skincare specialist. Talk to us at (416) 256-5614 to book your appointment with our Head Medical Aesthetician.
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