What Are the Treatments for Crepy Facial Skin?

Facial treatments are popular among those looking for premium results.skin care image by anna karwowska from Fotolia.com

Skin problems come in many forms from acne and acne scars to excessively dry or oily skin to wrinkles. Each year, people of all ages in the United States spend millions trying to correct skin problems. When over-the-counter treatments fail, many look to other types of treatment. Fortunately, there are proven treatments you can choose from if you have a persistent skin problem.

Acne/Acne Scarring

Acne, which affects teenagers and adults, can leave disfiguring scars even after it clears up. Laser-and light-based therapies can treat and prevent severe acne breakouts and minimize the scars they leave. These treatments reach the deeper layers of skin without damaging its surface. Some laser treatments target the oil glands under the skin, which cause acne. Others target acne-causing bacteria in the skin. These treatments also improve the texture of the skin, making acne scars less visible. Light therapies can also repair acne breakouts as well as acne scars, although results are not immediate and require several treatments.

As seen here, rosacea can be treated with topical medication.woman rosacea image by robert mobley from Fotolia.com

Rosacea is a skin disorder where the face turns red with red acne-like bumps. There is no known cause or cure for rosacea. Those who don't respond to prescribed topical treatments can undergo laser treatments. Treatment is on a case-by-case basis, and laser therapy is only for severe cases.

Laser therapy removes visible blood vessels and reduces extensive redness by emitting wavelengths of light that target tiny blood vessels just under the skin. It usually takes three sessions to notice the effects, depending on the severity of the rosacea.

Fine lines and wrinkles, persistent red complexion, sun spots, acne scars and large pores are skin problems you can treat with Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial or IPL. This treatment targets the deeper layers of skin, eliminating spider veins and vasular birthmarks, and improves wrinkles. You need from four to six treatments three weeks apart to see desired results.