How To Clear Acne Scarring From The Face As Quickly As Possible

Acne can be a fearful type of blemish no one wants for themselves it’s very common in the teenage years and adulthood due to blocked pores, although there are many ways to get rid of the acne itself, (the use of salicylic acid in the face cleansers, serums, etc) but after the triumphant clearing of bouts of acne you can be left with scars, so how do you clear these scars? Let’s talk about it.

There are different types of acne, they range from whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, papules, etc, the scars from these skin conditions can linger for months even years, but there are steps you can take to brighten and even out your skin.

According to dermatologists, there are different types of scars developed after subsidising a breakout of acne, they are rolling, boxcar, and ice-pick, these types of scars can easily be treated by various methods but there is a type of scar that’s very common in dark skin and it’s called keloid, it can only be treated by specialist treatment like steroid shots or surgical removal.

After the success of clearing a breakout of acne, scaring is not only what you develop, you can also develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and both are different and treated differently. Acne scars occur when picked, touched, and squeezed leading to damage to small veins, glands, and tissues around the spots, due to these, it’s natural for the skin to always heal itself, while in the process of healing too much collagen is formed around the wound which creates scars.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, on the other hand, is a common form of skin pigmentation that occurs when the skin has been through a trauma like an acne breakout, it can also be called post-acne skin redness. This is very common in dark skin due to melanin production on the skin, the excessive and quick production of melanin cells to protect the skin due to the trauma can lead to hyperpigmentation.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is said to fade away on its own over time but what steps can be taken to get rid of this acne scarring and speed up the fading process?

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Daily cleansing of your skin is great for clearing scars on the skin, as acne scaring is tissue damage that occurs within the dermis, finding a good cleanser that contains salicylic acid or Vit. C even both is great in clearing dead skin cells and impurities from the surface of the skin.

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The use of Vitamin C serums, according to Dr. Dennis Gross “Not only does it help to lighten and break up pigmentation you might already have, but it also prevents dark spots from forming in the future.”

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Micro-needling (to be done by professionals) is another way of clearing scars on the skin – this process involves the use of tiny needles to puncture the skin and encourage the production of collagen and elastin for cellular renewal. It also allows your skincare products to be absorbed better.

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The use of at-home chemical peel is another wise option for clearing scars and this option has been used by many with excellent results – they come in the form of liquid toners or pre-soaked pads, they contain low PH acid and they work by renewing the skin surface making them the best treatment for the less obvious scars.

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The use of chemical exfoliators like AHAs( Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids), the example of a good AHA is a glycolic acid that works by dissolving the ‘glue’ that holds dead skin cells together, revealing brighter, fresher skin beneath. This can be used three times a week. Another alternative to AHAs is PHAs (Poly Hydroxy Acids) – an exfoliant with high molecular size thus making it gentle as it does not penetrate into the deep layers of the skin helping it to focus on the surface of the skin, excellent for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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The use of LED Light therapy is another way of clearing acne scars, the different colours of light that comes with this gadget have different functions, for example, the red light helps the skin to recover from breakouts more easily and effectively by reducing inflammation, promoting and prompting cellular repair that leads to clearer skin.

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The use of Retinol serum and cream – a vitamin A derivative that helps to clear scars and hyperpigmentation by increasing the cell turnover rate aiding the rigidity of your skin and overall health.

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Always make sure you see professionals like a dermatologist, and clinical aesthetician if you have any questions or doubts.