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2. How to reduce the appearance of scars, according to experts - AOL

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   Great for acne and face scars, this gel boosts hydration and helps penetrate the deeper layers of the skin using orthosilicic acid, a naturally occurring molecule that helps new healthy skin ...

3. Glycerol - Wikipedia

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   Glycerol (/ ˈɡlɪsərɒl /), [ 6 ] is a simple triol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in lipids known as glycerides. It is also widely used as a sweetener in the food industry and as a humectant in pharmaceutical formulations.

4. Hidradenitis suppurativa - Wikipedia

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   1–4% of people, when mild cases are included [ 2 ][ 3 ] Deaths. Rare [ 1 ] A case of hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa can take the form of growths on the skin that are extremely painful and debilitating. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), sometimes known as acne inversa or Verneuil's disease, is a long-term dermatological ...

5. Dermabrasion - Wikipedia

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   Dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a type of surgical skin planing, generally with the goal of removing acne, scarring and other skin or tissue irregularities, typically performed in a professional medical setting by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon trained specifically in this procedure. Dermabrasion has been practiced for many years (before the ...

6. Z-plasty - Wikipedia

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   Z-plasty is a versatile plastic surgery technique that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars. It can elongate a contracted scar or rotate the scar tension line. The middle line of the Z-shaped incision (the central element) is made along the line of the greatest tension or contraction, and triangular flaps are ...

7. Scar - Wikipedia

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   Scar tissue on an arm. Specialty. Dermatology, plastic surgery. A scar (or scar tissue) is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal human skin after an injury. Scars result from the biological process of wound repair in the skin, as well as in other organs, and tissues of the body. Thus, scarring is a natural part of the healing process.

8. Collagen induction therapy - Wikipedia

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   Collagen induction therapy. Collagen induction therapy (CIT), also known as microneedling, dermarolling, or skin needling, is a cosmetic procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles (microneedling the skin). CIT should be separated from other contexts in which microneedling devices are used on the skin (e.g ...

9. Nicotinamide - Wikipedia

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   Niacinamide or nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B 3 found in food and used as a dietary supplement and medication. [ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ] As a supplement, it is used orally (swallowed by mouth) to prevent and treat pellagra (niacin deficiency). [ 3 ] While nicotinic acid (niacin) may be used for this purpose, niacinamide has the benefit of not ...