How to get rid of post-acne

What are postacne

It just seems that acne leaves on your face the same marks. In fact, there are three types of post-acneHow to Best Treat Acne Scars.

1. Atrophic (sunken) scars

This is the most common type. It can recognize on a key factor: such as if the scars are always impressed. Hence, the second name - depressed.

Acne breakouts seriously injure the skin. Because of this, on the site of the wound often begins to fail (atrophy) collagen production. The skin does not have enough strength and building materials, to recover, and in the place of missing spots appear unsightly "craters".

Atrophic post-acne are divided into three types.

rectangular scars

These elongated scars can be either narrow or wide. In outline experts compare them with the "freight wagons", often following one another. The less deep "trailers", the easier they are amenable to correction.

chipped scars

This narrow V-shaped heterogeneous scars as though a tiny climber diligently hollowed skin surface small ax. Partly cleaved scars similar to the marks of

windmill. Most often, they are formed on the cheeks and barely leave them, because seemingly small round hole can actually go deep under the skin.

rounded scars

In general, similar to the cleaved but are not pronounced and rounded edges. There are both surface and deep. In the first case it is easier to treat - even home remedies you can cope with them (see below).

It is important to get rid of post-acne in their youth.

Over the years, the skin loses collagen, but because scars areacne scars more visible.

2. Hypertrophic (convex) scars

If in the case of atrophic skin scars on the spot acne suffered from a lack of collagen, in this case, on the contrary - from its excess. Defending himself from the traumatic impact, the epidermis starts to produce a lot of construction materials. As a result, on the surface of the skin there are protruding keloid scars.

Such bumps are small in diameter, but often have red or purple color. And more often itch and itch.

3. hyperpigmentation

It's red, brown, and sometimes purple spots that remain on the skin after acne. Causes of pigmentation simple: the scarred skin involves all protection mechanisms, including increased production of melanin - the pigment that protects cells from damage by UV rays.

Most often in the form of post-acne hyperpigmentation disappear on their own after a few months. But cosmetic manipulations may be required in some cases.

How to get rid of post-acne

Before you start eradicate the scars, it is important to finally defeat acne. Otherwise, acne will erupt again, and in their place - to form a new post-acne. And the struggle will turn into running in circles.

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Go and see a dermatologist. The specialist will help you to accurately identify the type of post-acne. And prescribe treatment that will be most effective in a particular case.

If, for whatever reasons, a dermatologist at hand is not, and your scars are not deep, you can try to smooth out the skin yourself.

Hopefully, the text above has helped, and with a view of your scars, you more or less decided. If so, proceed to treatment. Here are a few proven cosmetics. Pick the one (or a combination thereof), which seem to you the most comfortable and effective.

Whichever method to get rid of post-acne you choose, during treatment you should use a sunscreen with a factor of at least SPF50. Otherwise you risk to earn hyperpigmentation.

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1. Creams and whey AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids)

Why fit: to treat all types of scars.

These means comprise an acid which exfoliates the top layer of skin. Thus it is possible to lighten dark spots and even out the surface a bit.

To use such products, it is desirable every day.

Where to get it:

• Booster facial A'PIEU c AHA, BHA and glycolic acid, 730 rubles →
• Toner Facial A'PIEU Aqua Peeling with AHA, BHA and lime extract, 636 rubles →
• Peeling discs for A'PIEU face with AHA, BHA and vitamin-6, 454 rubles →
• Tonic with fruit acids Aravia professional AHA Glycolic Tonic, 654 rubles →
• Light active cream with fruit acids for oily skin Janssen, 2775 rubles →
• Protective Day cream with AHA Holyland Laboratories Day Defense Cream, 2710 rubles →
• Night Cream renewing Teosyal Perfect Skin Refiner 10% AHA, 4830 rubles →

2. Peeling with lactic acid for domestic use

Why fit: for the treatment of all types of post-acne.

These features work much the same as AHA. A small studyResearch Letter: Lactic acid peeling in superficial acne scarring in Indian skin It showed that peels improve the texture and appearance of the skin as well as lighten pigmentation. Enough to use their course - once every two weeks for three months.

Simpler and more budget option: every evening to wipe face diluted with water (1: 1) apple cider vinegar. It contains natural lactic acid, which can also align the skin.

Where to get it:

• Peeling with lactic acid ARAVIA PROFESSIONAL, 690 rubles →
• Peeling scrub with lactic acid and allantoin, 909 rubles →
• Peeling roll from overcoat Librederm Herbal Care Chamomile, 341 ruble →
• Surface enzymatic peeling cream Holyland Laboratories Lactolan, 2217 rubles →
• Scrub RASYAN with mangosteen and apricot pits, 84 rubles →

3. Creams and serums with retinoids

Why fit: for the treatment of atrophic scars.

Retinoids (adapalene, tretinoin) - active substances which accelerate the regeneration of the skin. Young epidermis receives new portions of collagen, increase the protective properties, and as a result, are smoothed scars and pigmentation.

Where to get it:

• Revitalizing Cream Holyland Laboratories Alpha-Beta & Retinol, 2956 rubles →
• Brightening mask Holyland Laboratories Alpha-Beta & Retinol, 2 463 rubles →
• Cream with retinol Elizavecca Milky Piggy, 1330 rubles →
• Reconstructing soap with retinol Holyland Laboratories Alpha-Beta & Retinol, 1478 rubles →
• Multi-active serum retinol Aravia professional, 1 120 rubles →

4. with salicylic acid means

Why fit: to treat all types of scars.

If in the past you have been struggling with acne, some lotions with salicylic acid are familiar to you. Acid unclogs pores, reduces swelling and redness, exfoliates the skin. It is considered one of the best methods of treatment of scars from acne.

Where to get it:

• Facial toner Eveline Pure Control, 143 rubles →
• Paste cleanser Eveline Facemed + 3 in 1 with charcoal, 211 rubles →
• Cleanser with salicylic acid and rice microgranules Sothys, 2138 rubles →
• Cream for oily skin Mizon Acence Blemish Control, 1 180 rubles →
• Cream mask with salicylic acid Elizavecca Sesalo Face Control, 1160 rubles →

What if home remedies do not help postacne

If post-acne scars are deep, superficial drugs may not work. In this case, there is no alternative. It should be treated by a dermatologist or cosmetologist. Depending on the condition of your skin it will pick up more concentrated peels or hardware procedure.

1. chemical peels

Why fit: for the treatment of all types of post-acne, including deep.

We are talking about chemical products with high concentrations of acids. They dissolve topsheet skin. And the dead cells or sloughed off, or go with the person plyonochku - it all depends on the concentration.

The procedure requires a certain skin care and recovery period. Therefore, it can be carried out only by qualified personnel.

2. dermabrasion

For what is suitable: to smooth the surface scars. Deeper scars can also become smaller.

Dermabrasion - a mechanical grinding face a special device with a rotating circular nozzle. The procedure is quite traumatic, and skin, which will remove the top layer need rehabilitation.

3. Laser resurfacing

For what is suitable: for the correction of all types of post-acne. Note that it is best to laser resurfacing works on light skin. On dark effect may not be as pronounced.

Laser resurfacing - a type of dermabrasion, only the top layer of the skin is not removed the rotary blade, and laser pulses. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia, but the skin heals faster.

4. fillers

Why fit: rounded rectangular or atrophic scarring.

Under the skin is introduced a special composition based on collagen, hyaluronic acid, Fat or other matched specifically to the needs of your facial products. Fillers fill scars and make pigmentation less pronounced.

Unfortunately, the majority of fillers are absorbed for 6-18 months. So it will have to repeat the procedure.

5. Mikronidling

For what is suitable: for the treatment of atrophic scars.

Mikronidling - is controlled skin damage. The goal - to make the epidermis updated and protected more actively.

As a rule, the procedure is performed by a special device - mezorollerom (this cushion, covered with the finest needles). According to some reportsSkin needling as a treatment for acne scarring: An up-to-date review of the literatureSuch exposure may reduce scar depth. However, it will take a considerable period - up to nine months of regular, every few days, the application mezorollera.

6. injections

Why fit: for the treatment of hypertrophic scars.

The scar is administered preparation having absorbing action. The most commonly used corticosteroids, chemotherapeutic drugs fluorouracil (5-FU) and interferons.

The injections are carried out courses for the session every few weeks. Course duration and interval between sessions defines a beautician.

7. Small surgery

For what is suitable: to treat deep atrophic and hypertrophic scars.

This is an extreme method. It is used when the scars are so large that they can not beat any of the methods listed above. In this case, the plastic surgeon can remove a large scar, leaving in his place a little.

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