Once you've cleared up your acne, chances are high that you'll still have some scars visible on your skin as a result of this condition. There's a lot you can do to reduce the appearance of scars and, more importantly, prevent them from forming.
Prevent
Acne is characterized by pimples. These pimples are inflammations that need to heal. To get rid of pimples, you can help speed up the healing process and reduce inflammation. We'll give you some tips for this. The tips we'll give you to prevent acne scarring will also help reduce acne breakouts.
- Hands off . The simplest and yet most difficult advice is our most important tip. Squeezing and scratching aren't just bad for reducing acne symptoms, they're the main cause of scarring. Yes, we know you want to touch them and that it's tempting to squeeze. However, this not only makes the inflammation go away longer, it often also leaves visible scars. Plus, your hands harbor millions of bacteria that can enter the small wounds created by squeezing. These bacteria can cause inflammation or even worsen your acne.
- Dermatologist . Severe forms of acne can be treated. Don't go to the drugstore or pop pimples. Go to a dermatologist and get advice from them. Different forms of acne have different causes, and every skin is different. Be aware: some dermatologists still prescribe antibiotics for acne. This can be effective in the short term, but antibiotics are absolutely not a long-term solution for acne and can actually worsen your skin condition in the long run!
- It's a wound . Acne is a wound that needs to heal. Just like with any other wound, there are certain things you need to do or avoid. Don't expose a wound to bright sunlight, don't pick at the scabs, and make sure the skin isn't too dry to speed up the healing process. If you don't follow these guidelines, you're at a greater risk of permanent scarring and discoloration.
- Calm. Avoid using harsh products and try to soothe your skin. Avoid alcohol and use products that keep your skin well-balanced , such as Gladskin Acne Gel.
- Laser treatment . During laser treatment, the laser creates tiny holes in the skin. This stimulates the tissue to produce new collagen, significantly reducing scarring.
- Microneedling . This treatment method isn't suitable for actual scars, but it does help when the skin is rough, blemishes, and pores are large. Numerous thin needles penetrate your skin, stimulating the fibroblasts and promoting collagen production.
- Chemical peels . A gel-like substance containing ingredients intended to accelerate cell division is applied to your skin. These peels are often effective, but very aggressive. Sensitive skin can react severely, and the degree of peeling cannot be determined beforehand. Therefore, we advise avoiding them.
- Oils . Various oils have a positive effect on cell division and skin suppleness. Depending on the treatment goal, such as reducing redness or softening the scar, different oils are available. Only use essential oils. If you still experience acne, combining this with other products may not be the right choice. Discuss this with your skin therapist first.
This is an overview of various options for preventing acne scars and reducing breakouts. Every skin is different, and scar treatment may be different for you. It's always important to choose an approach that doesn't rely on harsh ingredients. Such approaches often offer only a short-term solution and can actually damage the skin in the long run.
