Definitions of Acne Scars & Preventions

What causes Early Acne Scars?

Acne Scar is another type of acne problem that leaves the scars or the disfiguring on the certain area both temporarily and permanently. After the lesion or the pimples have been healed, it would normally leave red spots and hyper-pigment mark on the skin ( usually facial area ). The red spots would be seen when the skin stick together ( after the opened wide during the acne problem, we call this type as the healing or rehabilitation process ). The skin will heal itself which would normally takes about 6-12 months if there’s no more acne lesions pops in that particular same area.

How to prevent & Cure Early Acne Scar?

The heart of this is to prevent acne lesions by avoiding the inappropriate treatments for different acne types. There are certain practices and medications that can help facilitate this acne healing process.

  • Protect yourself from sun burn, since the UV in the sun can cause damage to your skin. It is recommended to use sunscreen when you’re out in the sun
  • Using tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova, Avita) speeds up the skin’s remodeling process and helps heal post-inflammatory changes.
  • Appropriate formulations of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA) that contain the correct concentrations and are at the appropriate pH also help the skin’s remodeling process.
  • Picking at scabs should be avoided at all costs. Scabs form to protect the healing process that is going on underneath them. Pulling a scab off before it is ready interferes with the healing and remodeling process, prolonging the time that post-inflammatory changes will be visible.

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