One of the unfortunate results of acne is
pimple
scars. They can appear as
discolorations, or as dark red bumps.
And they can stick around for years, even
decades. On the other hand,
macules are spots that remain that look like scars but will fade after
about six months. True scars last much longer.
The best way to prevent scarring from acne
is, of course, to prevent acne, or to try to keep it under control as
much as possible. If you do have zits, refrain from picking at them or
popping them, especially if you are prone to scarring, or if anyone in
your family has shown to be.
Excessive scarring is an inherited trait,
so if your family members tend to scar from acne or other small
abrasions, it’s something you’ll need to watch out
for. Scarring can occur from both deep, nodular acne, and from
superficial surface acne. The severity of scarring will vary from
person to person.
So, of course, to prevent pimple scars,
you’ll want to prevent pimples and severe acne. Do this by
keeping your face and hands clean at all times.
Your hands need to be
clean, because no matter how hard we try, some of us are in the habit
of touching our faces on a regular basis, which adds even more oil to
the skin and will contribute to pimples for the acne-prone.
On your
face, use an oil-free, non-drying cleanser and an oil-free moisturizer.
Don’t make the mistake of letting your skin dry out too fast.
Moisturized skin is healthier than very dry
skin…the trick
is to use a moisturizer made for people with acne, like the moisturizer
that comes with the Acnezine kit.
This kit contains and oral supplement
that treats and prevents acne breakouts and a moisturizing cream.
If you do have acne scarring, give it time
to make sure it’s truly scarring before seeking treatment for
it. Macules fade after about six months, and certain other kinds of
post-inflammatory discolorations can last for well over a year, even as
long as eighteen months.
If your discolorations and apparent pimple
scars haven’t faded in that time, it’s time to seek
more information.
