Acne scars: how to prevent and treatment tips

Acne scars: how to prevent and treatment tips


No matter the reason: Acne scars require special care; see the dermatologist’s advice on the subject




Acne scars: how to prevent and treatment tips

In recent years, there has been an increase in people who are more concerned about skin care. Therefore, more than ever, there is a desire to get rid of pimples and blemishes and have smooth skin. But for that, you need to know what to do or not to do when it comes to preventionor treat these imperfections.

First, dermatologist Julia Ocampo points out the importance of not messing with pimples🇧🇷 After all, this can cause even more problems, like the famous acne scars.

“When a pimple appears, it is the expression of an inflammatory state and requires specific care. When you try to extract it improvisedly and, often, with dirty hands, the inflammatory process increases and the skin is injured even more, the which can thus have consequences such as acne spots and scars or, worse, that this whole lesion evolves into a serious infectious process,” he explains.



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Prevent acne scars

Considering that squeezing pimples is one of the reasons for the problem, the first rule is not to do it. In turn, it’s not just popping a pimple that causes the scar.

If the inflammation of the pimple it is in a deeper layer of the skin and the pus is not released, the enzymes that remain in this fluid can also damage healthy cells, causing lesions that later turn into scars.

So, to prevent scars from appearing, it is also worth understanding that acne it is not simply a characteristic of the adolescent🇧🇷 It’s a process that needs adequate professional treatment, which is the dermatologist.

This specialist will be able to advise you on treatment for your skin type and help you avoid acne scars. Dry skin, for example, needs more hydration and, therefore, it will be better to use products that provide it.

Already oily skin also needs hydration, but the products must follow another composition, which does not worsen this greasiness. The same goes for skin with couperose, acne or blemishes: each one will have its most appropriate treatment.

Injury treatment

Now, if you already have acne scars, don’t despair! There are several treatments that can help you.🇧🇷 “To take care of acne scars, there are some possible treatments, such as the use of a biostimulator, which will improve skin firmness, microneedling and various techniques, which can also be associated,” says Dr. Julia Ocampo.

Nonetheless, each case will have a treatment plan and, to evaluate which will work best, you should always consult a doctor.

Source: Dr. Julia Ocampo, specialist dermatologist of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

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