Acne is a condition that can affect anyone at some point in their lives, and it can strike at the most inconvenient moments.
This skin condition is caused by the clogging of hair follicles, or pores, on your skin by oil and dead skin cells, resulting in comedones. Bacteria can then grow and cause irritation and spots.
What are Acne Scars?
Acne scars are the after effect of aggravation of skin inflammation flaws. The skin inflammation pore expands and a breakdown happens in the wall of the pore. Some acne blemishes are little and the scars made are shallow and heal rapidly.
Be that as it may, so many blemishes leave their mark on your skin long after the breakout has subsided. Pitted scars and patches of pigmentation can linger for quite a long time, even years, but there are tactics you can employ to smooth your way back to bright, even skin.
How it develops
Acne scars are not common in everyone. However, the type of acne scarring you can expect is determined by the type of acne and how you treat it.
A complication of acne leaves scars, blemishes, and dark or red marks on the skin for a long time after an outbreak. A scar is a form of post-acne inflammation, in which the skin has made an incomplete attempt to repair irritated or damaged skin due to an invasive rash or blemish.
Acne scars are the after effect of aggravation of skin inflammation flaws.
The skin inflammation pore expands and a breakdown happens in the wall of the pore. Some acne blemishes are little and the scars made are shallow and heal rapidly. Sometimes the contents of blemishes spill into the surrounding tissue and cause deeper scars.
Skin inflammation scarring can both happen after a breakout and also occurs when too much collagen builds up in a particular area during the cycle of healing. The scar often develops within the dermis where the original acne-induced inflammation developed.
Acne scars are also caused by touching and squeezing the areas affected. This damages the small veins, glands and tissues that surround the spots, causing scars.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Unlike acne scars, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is simply a form of skin pigmentation (such as sun damage) that occurs as a result of skin trauma. Since it does not damage the follicle, it is not considered a true form of scarring.
This post-acne redness is more likely to occur with certain skin types and tones. A person with a darker skin tone is more prone to hyperpigmentation due to higher levels of melanin in the skin. This means that with any trauma, the melanin cells are quickly activated to produce more melanin to defend and protect that trauma.
Depending on your skin tone, red or dark marks and scars can also develop during the healing process and this can cause hyperpigmentation that may not go away.
Acne can range from minor to severe, and can develop painful, pus-filled bumps beneath the skin's surface called nodules or cysts in severe cases.
Red bumps and pus-filled pimples are common symptoms of moderate acne. Mild acne causes whiteheads or blackheads that are less inflamed, with or without a few red lumps or pustules.
Scars from acne or hyperpigmentation, Is there any difference?
Acne scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can both emerge after an outbreak, but they are very different in reality, and fading them requires a different treatment.
The exciting news is that there are various promising solutions available for removing both acne scars and pigmentation, ranging from expert treatments to at-home.
Treating Acne scars
Acne scars and hyperpigmentation can be treated with a variety of treatments. We have a amazing selection of Skin Dew solutions for mild scars that focus on skin restoration through collagen stimulation.
If you have acne for moderate situations, we also provide a selection of skin rejuvenating products that are designed to improve the health and appearance of the skin.
Discoloration will diminish for the majority of acne sufferers with proper acne therapy and sun protection. If you have scarring or discoloration that lasts more than a year and want to get it treated, talk to your dermatologist. Your dermatologist can assist you in developing the optimal treatment strategy for your skin. Although home remedies can help minimise the appearance of acne scars, they are rarely as successful as dermatologist-recommended therapies.
Vitamin C
When it comes to lightening dark hyperpigmentation, this should be a staple in your skincare regimen. It has a broad number of advantages, including skin rejuvenation and whitening, as well as promoting your body's natural collagen synthesis. It not only lightens and dissolves existing pigmentation, but it also prevents the formation of new dark spots.
For all skin types; particularly beneficial for photo-damaged or dehydrated skin. This non-irritating, fast-absorbing serum is strengthens and brightens the skin while assisting in the fight against photo-aging.
Retinol
Retinol (vitamin A) is beneficial for acne because it reduces hyperpigmentation by promoting cell turnover.
This is an acne treatment that also helps to reduce scarring. It can help minimise discolouration and make scars less apparent in addition to speeding up cell regeneration and enhancing skin texture.
They can, however, make your skin particularly sun-sensitive. When utilising anything with retinoids, make sure to use sunscreen every day.
This is an effective retinol serum formulated to condition the skin, reduce the appearance of aging, photo-damage, acne, and scarring. It also assists in lightening pigmentation and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Particularly beneficial for photo-damaged, aging, and acne-prone skin.
ALPHA-HYDROXY-ACIDS
Alpha hydroxy acids are often used to treat skin issues like dryness, ageing, and acne.
When applied to the skin: Alpha hydroxy acids at a concentration of 10% or less in lotion or cream form are LIKELY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin properly and according to instructions. In some people, alpha hydroxy acids can make the skin very sensitive to the sun.
Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids are alpha-hydroxy acids that deeply exfoliates to remove skin that is dry, coarse, or dead. revealing brighter, fresher skin beneath.
It's very effective at exfoliating skin and reducing fine lines, preventing acne, fading dark spots, increasing skin appearance.
An all-in-one hydrating and exfoliating cream. It helps to diminish the appearance of fine wrinkles, dark spots, and dry or rough skin by clarifying and smoothing the skin tone and texture.