Acne marks and scars are a permanent pain in the hearts of many acne patients. Although the acne on the face has been cured after a period of treatment, due to too late seeking medical treatment or the previous acne was too severe, a lot of different shades of black are left on the original acne areas. Black and red marks, or even pitted scars in severe cases, are reminiscent of orange peels or pits on the surface of the moon. These are what we commonly call "acne scars".
Acne scars are caused by infection, inflammation or external extrusion. It is often caused by failure to receive timely and appropriate treatment when acne breaks out. The inflammatory reaction of skin cells causes damage to the skin tissue, resulting in The production of scars. Since there are various types of acne, there are also many forms of acne scars. The more severe the inflammatory reaction during an acne attack, the more severely damaged the skin tissue will be; the deeper the inflammation is, the more damaged the skin tissue will be. The deeper it is, the more severe the acne scars may be in the future.
So acne and acne scars are two major aspects that need to be taken into consideration when treating acne. A complete acne treatment plan must be a complete medical treatment that combines dermatology and surgery, including when the disease breaks out. Only by promptly seeking a professional dermatologist to prevent future acne scars, provide effective treatment for ongoing acne scars, and perform surgical correction of acne scars that have already formed, can we minimize the impact of acne scars. Skin damage.
What can be done to remove existing acne scars? First, let’s get to know the types of acne scars:
Acne scars can be mainly divided into two types: spots (i.e. acne marks) and scars (depressions or bulges). The stains are divided into red and black stains.
Red spots are caused by inflammation of cells in the original acne area, causing blood vessels to dilate. However, after the acne disappears, the blood vessels will not shrink immediately, and temporary red spots will be formed. It will become redder when the skin temperature rises or when you exercise. This erythema is not considered a scar and will gradually recede within 4 to 6 months.
Black spots are caused by the pigmentation after acne inflammation, leaving a dark and dirty color in the areas where red acne has occurred, making the skin dull. These black colors will actually appear over time. Time slowly disappears on its own, and impatient people have no choice but to apply some ointments that can remove melanin or undergo fruit acid peeling or vitamin C introduction.
This type of spots and pigmentation will disappear naturally over time, so they are generally temporary false scars and not real scars. Of course, it takes a certain amount of time for erythema and melanin deposition to disappear. Otherwise, the blood vessels that should be contracted have not contracted, and the redness will not fade; the pigment that should be transported away by the cells has not been transported away, and the melanin will not disappear.
Generally speaking, this kind of false scar will disappear automatically in about half a year on average. However, due to different personal constitutions, some people may take longer than average, such as one year or even two years. Those who can't wait can only use external aids such as melanin-removing ointments, topical A acid, azalea acid, fruit acid or L-vitamin C, or undergo fruit acid peeling, dye laser, pulse light treatment, and vitamin C introduction to accelerate discoloration. The spots disappear.
True scars are divided into two types: pits and hypertrophic scars. Real scars will not disappear on their own and will need to be treated by a dermatologist.
Puncture scars are a relatively common condition. When acne inflammation is too strong and damages too much collagen in the dermis, it is possible to leave pits due to the collapse of the dermis. Many acne patients like to squeeze their pimples with their hands. If they are squeezed improperly, it will greatly increase the chance of suppuration and infection. It is easy to turn small pimples into large pimples and leave scars. Once a dent occurs, it will not disappear automatically. Laser resurfacing is the only way to save it.
Hypertrophic scars, commonly known as "crabs", are usually determined by congenital constitution. They are the most difficult to treat and are prone to recurrence. This type of scar is just the opposite of pit scar. It is an overly thick scar that leaves obvious red protrusions in the area where acne has occurred. It looks red and swollen. What’s more, it will appear due to scratching. They grow up slowly due to scratching or external stimulation.
It mostly occurs in some patients with special constitutions. In such patients, the fibroblasts in the dermal layer of their skin are too active and overreact during the wound healing process. As a result, the dermis after being injured due to inflammation is not only not sunken, but also... Raised and turned into hypertrophic skin tissue hyperplasia.
The problem of acne scars covers the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue below. The consequences include skin damage, tissue defects and scar formation. It not only causes defects in the appearance of the skin, but also affects the normal tissue structure of the skin. If you want to improve the problem of acne marks and acne scars, it is necessary for a doctor to diagnose and evaluate different types of scars to determine a treatment plan.
Treatment methods that can be used for black acne scars:
A) Use L-C skin care products or L-C ultrasound introduction: brighten the skin color and promote skin collagen production
B) Use skin care products containing fruit acids: simultaneously treat acne and improve acne scars, promote the exfoliation of old dead skin cells, help skin renewal, improve pigmentation after acne, and lighten dark spots
C) High-efficiency whitening products or whitening treatments: slow down the production of deep melanin and accelerate melanin metabolism
Treatment methods available for red acne scars:
A) Pulse light: shrinkable Microvessels have a scar-reducing effect, but require multiple treatments. Pulsed light can also increase collagen in the dermis, making depressions less obvious and improving enlarged pores, so it is also suitable for skin with coexisting erythema and slight depressions.
B) Use skin care products containing fruit acids: simultaneously treat acne and improve acne scars, promote the exfoliation of dead skin cells, help skin renewal, and improve pigmentation after acne
C) Purifying treatment: acne, pore clearing, prevention and enhanced acne treatment
Treatment methods available for pitted scars:
A) Acid peel: use high The high concentration of fruit acid peels off skin cuticles, promotes the shedding of aging stratum corneum, accelerates the renewal rate of keratinocytes and a small number of upper epidermal cells, promotes the proliferation of elastic fibers in the dermis, and has a good effect on superficial acne scars. It can also Improves enlarged pores, but requires multiple courses of treatment to eliminate acne scars, but the advantage is that it is safe and has few side effects;
B) Filling method: implants (such as collagen) are injected to make the sunken parts
C) Pulsed light: Stimulates the proliferation of fibroblasts, thickens the dermis, and smooths out holes. At the same time, because pulsed light can stimulate the proliferation of collagen, This method has a certain effect on red acne marks and newly formed shallow pits.
D) Deep skin regeneration treatment: targeted at deep acne and pore clearance, which can lighten acne scars and brighten the skin;
E) Laser microdermabrasion: suitable for deeper cavities. Microdermabrasion surgery can be performed according to the depth of the skin pits. It only takes 2 to 3 times to achieve good results, and the effect is long-lasting. However, because the laser microdermabrasion wound is large, it needs to be coordinated with postoperative care. If the postoperative care is not done, Be prepared that your skin may become red or darkened.
Treatment methods available for hypertrophic convex scars:
A) Local subcutaneous injection: For keloids and hypertrophic scars, drug injections are directly injected into the subcutaneous tissue of acne scars Treatment, and the main ingredients of this drug are steroids, which can fight inflammation and dissolve inflamed tissue. This is currently the simplest and most effective treatment for hypertrophic scars. Although the acne scars can gradually soften and turn from convex to flat after several injection treatments, the pigmentation of the scar tissue still cannot be reduced, so there will still be certain traces after treatment, and the appearance of normal skin cannot be completely restored.
B) Laser and other light therapies such as dye laser, etc.: have a smoothing effect on hypertrophic scars.
Some things to note when treating acne scars:
1. No matter what kind of acne scar you are treating, you need to cure the acne first so that it doesn’t grow again. Otherwise, you won’t be able to get the best results if you treat acne scars and develop new acne at the same time.
2． After treatment, you can use topical whitening skin care products combined with fruit acid products to enhance the effect. On the one hand, it inhibits the production of melanin, and on the other hand, it promotes skin metabolism and accelerates the elimination of melanin. Such as L-vitamin C, androgen, A acid, kojic acid, etc. However, whitening skin care products and fruit acid skin care products are more effective in preventing melatonin precipitation, but are less effective in treating faded acne marks.
3. Wearing a facial mask is also helpful for the recovery of acne marks. On the one hand, when applied to the face, the mask can increase the surface temperature of the skin, produce a self-help circulation effect on the face, and help to even out the skin tone. At the same time, the repairing nutrients contained in the mask can be better absorbed It is absorbed by the underlying skin; on the other hand, applying the mask frequently can help accelerate skin metabolism and help the skin repair itself.
4. During pulsed light treatment, fruit acid treatment and L-C introduction can be combined. The combination depends on the skin condition at that time. Pulsed light has an improved effect on treating spots, especially red spots, because pulsed light has the function of eliminating capillaries. However, due to the different depths of capillary proliferation in the skin, in terms of treatment, it will fade after one treatment, requiring multiple treatments.
5. After completing a medical cosmetology treatment, the most important thing is post-treatment maintenance. Only with correct maintenance can the treatment effect be maintained for a long time.
6． After treatment, you must first pay attention to sun protection. Exposure to large amounts of ultraviolet rays can cause pigmentation on your skin during the recovery period, making acne scars darker and longer lasting. Therefore, it is not advisable to engage in outdoor activities that last too long.
7. As for the treatment time of fruit acid peeling or laser resurfacing, it is better to choose autumn and winter, but if you can protect yourself from the sun, it can actually be performed in any season.
8. In terms of food, you can add some foods that have the ability to help the skin tone evenly and accelerate skin healing, such as:
Lily, mung beans, white fungus, lotus seeds, coix seed, etc. all have the effect of clearing away heat and evening the skin.
Nuts include almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, etc.
Vegetables and fruits containing vitamin C and vitamin A, such as broccoli, cabbage, green vegetables, tomatoes, lemons, strawberries, kiwis, etc.
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Answer: Wanyan Kangkang - Zhuangyuan Level 15 2-22 11:07
Remove Acne marks and scars don’t need to be delayed!
Acne - known as acne in modern medicine, is a skin disease with complex causes that can be caused by a variety of factors. It mostly occurs on the face, but can also occur on the chest, back and limbs. The skin lesions are characterized by comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts and scars. Failure or mistreatment can easily leave pigmentation or scars, which may cause lifelong regret to the patient and even cause great harm to physical and mental health.
There are two types of marks left by acne, one is red marks and the other is pigmented spots. Red marks are actually caused by dilated blood vessels, and pigmented spots are caused by abnormal pigmentation. Both types of marks can slowly disappear over time, and severe cases may remain for life.
If the process of fading is too long, it may affect your daily social activities and appearance. Acne is actually a small focus of infection. After the inflammation, redness, swelling, heat and pain subside, it will enter the repair period. At this time, the skin metabolism of the original acne site is still in a vigorous stage. If proactive measures can be taken at this stage, the repair time can be greatly shortened.
In addition, since the normal defense mechanism of the skin in this area has not yet been established after the acne has just disappeared, it is more susceptible to the influence of external factors such as ultraviolet rays, thereby aggravating the formation of spots, etc., so it is said that removing acne marks, Scars need no time to wait!
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