Acne Scars
Scars that result from severe acne and can including pitting of the skin.

Bacteriostatic
Limits bacteria.

Collagen
The main protein in the connective tissue of humans and animals that helps maintain elasticity.

Chemical Peel
A procedure that uses chemicals to remove the top layer of skin.

Contracture Scar
A scar that results from a burn and causes a tightening of the skin which can impair mobility and may affect muscles and nerves.

Cortisone
A steroid hormone that is released as a result of stress.

Cryosurgery
Freezing the upper layers of the skin to remove excess tissue.

Dermis
The middle of the three layers that make up the skin and contain blood vessels, lymph vessels, hair follicles and sweat glands.

Epidermis
The upper of the three layers that make up the skin.

Hypertrophic Scar
A large scar when a large area of skin is missing or if an injury becomes infected.

Hypodermis
The lower of the three layers that make up the skin and is also known as the subcutaneous layer.

Keloid
An overgrowth of tissue.

Laser
A powerful beam of light that is used to treat various skin conditions.

Microdermabrasion
A surgical procedure that removes the top layer of skin.

Pressure Garment Therapy
A treatment that is commonly used for serious burns and involves stretchy, elastic stocking type material to maintain pressure on the wounds and prevent scarring.

Scleroderma
A condition that affects the connective tissue and includes hardening of the skin.

Soft Tissue Fillers
Injectable substances that are used to raise indented scars.