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Bookmark or Share- Dermabrasion - Mayo ClinicHave burn scars or skin that's been damaged by radiation treatments; How you prepare. Before you have dermabrasion, your doctor will likely: Review your medical history. Be prepared to answer questions about current and past medical conditions and any medications you're taking or have taken recently, as well as any cosmetic procedures you've had.
- Acne - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicScars. Pitted skin (acne scars) and thick scars (keloids) can remain long-term after acne has healed. Skin changes. After acne has cleared, the affected skin may be darker (hyperpigmented) or lighter (hypopigmented) than before the condition occurred. Risk factors. Risk factors for acne include: Age.
- Scarlet fever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicScarlet fever is a bacterial illness that develops in some people who have strep throat. Also known as scarlatina, scarlet fever features a bright red rash that covers most of the body.
- Acne scars: What's the best treatment? - Mayo ClinicSurface scars may be completely removed, and deeper acne scars may appear less noticeable. Potential severe side effects include scarring and changes in skin color. Chemical peel. Your doctor applies a chemical solution to the scar tissue to remove the top layer of skin and minimize the appearance of deeper scars.
- Keloid scar - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicExperts don't completely understand what causes keloid scars. But most agree it's likely a dysfunction of the wound-healing process. Collagen — a protein found throughout the body — is useful to wound healing, but when the body produces too much, keloids can form.
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