Even the owners of perfectly smooth skin have heard about what post-acne is, because in adolescence, rarely does anyone do without unpleasant acne on the face, and everyone is afraid to stay with acne scars for life. For some, juvenile acne does not become a problem and disappears without a trace over time, while for others, they turn into noticeable skin defects and scars on the face, especially with unskilled mechanical removal of rashes. If it was not possible to prevent post-acne, then you should discuss the methods of treating this disease with a cosmetologist, and remember that it is difficult to get rid of it, but it is quite possible.
Main causes of post-acne development and types of its manifestations
Most often, the appearance of post-acne is explained by attempts to independently remove inflamed elements on the face, the consequences of excessive mechanical action on the skin. The cause of post-acne can also be a very severe skin lesion with acne, when there are a lot of inflamed elements on the face, and they are deep. Persistent changes in the structure of the skin and scars on the face remain if acne had a long course without qualified medical care.
The main manifestations of post-acne include the following:
- enlarged pores on the face;
- presence of scars;
- uneven skin texture and hyperkeratosis;
- dilated capillaries, persistent inflammation;
- elements of hypo- or hyperpigmentation;
- bluish and congestive spots.
Possible post-acne treatments and their characteristics
When it comes to enlarged pores, a good result is the use of retinol, which reduces the production of sebaceous secretion and makes the stratum corneum of the skin less thick. But these drugs need to be used for a very long time.
Phenomena of development of too thick stratum corneum – hyperkeratosis with enlarged pores is eliminated by preparations with fruit acids, azelaic and salicylic acids. Chemical peeling with these acids is also effective.
For persistent erythema, drugs are used that improve blood circulation in the skin – with the content of nicotinic acid, camphor, which normalize microcirculatory processes and relieve inflammation. You can add to this superficial peeling with alpha-ascorbic acid.
Uneven skin texture, age spots are corrected by physiotherapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy.
Various treatments for acne scars
The biggest problem is post-acne scars, these scars on the face can greatly deform the appearance and are difficult to treat. The treatment method is selected individually:
- peeling (medium or deep);
- laser resurfacing;
- collagen injections;
- lipofilling;
- dermabrasion;
- surgical excision of scars.
As a rule, the best effect is achieved by combining different methods. The patient should be aware that the scars on the face, resulting from post-acne, are treated for a very long time and scrupulously. No method provides an immediate effect, and the choice of method of treatment may be fundamentally different for different patients, have their own advantages and contraindications.
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