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Surely the traces of acne will make you very frustrating. You have acne cured, but now they leave all kinds of traces on your skin, even scars! But not necessarily you have to live a lifetime with traces of acne. To deal with this problem, try the following steps.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Prepare to remove the traces of acne

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   See if it's a red bruise or a scar. Although people often use the term "acne scars" when talking about all the traces of acne, the phrase actually refers to a specific condition. Acne scars are permanent protrusions on the skin left behind by acne for many reasons, while red bruises are not permanent marks. You may have both of these on your skin.
   • Scars may be of the type hypertrophic scarring protrusion from the skin surface, keloids - excessive hyperplasia of the skin tissue, or atrophic scars - skin indentations. In addition, each form above also includes many different types. If you want to get rid of the scars, you'll need to be treated by a dermatologist.
   • Temporary bruises left by acne are usually red or brown. Dermatologists call this condition Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. These bruises usually fade on their own after 3-6 months, but you can speed the process up with the methods described below.

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   Cleansing acne. Before starting treatment, it is essential to clear the acne. This ensures your efforts are not in vain. Moreover, the appearance of acne also means that the skin is inflamed, and this condition will certainly reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.

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   Protect skin with sunscreen. Skin heals faster if there is no sun damage. While sunscreen doesn't really help you get rid of the traces of acne, the sun will make red spots on your skin more visible, so be sure to protect your skin.
   • Be sure to choose a sunscreen that won't clog pores (which can cause breakouts).
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Method 2 of 5: Reduce acne and red spots caused by acne

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   Apply products containing benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide can treat existing acne, while also helping to reduce dark spots that may remain after the acne is gone. You can use benzoyl peroxide in cleansers, toners, gels, and lotions.

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   Skin care with salicylic acid. Salicylic acid will help reduce the redness, size, and pores around acne-induced dark spots. You can use it in cleansers, toners, and other skin care products. This may even help prevent future breakouts.

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   Use a skin lightening serum to treat dark spots. This remedy doesn't work for pink and red spots (these are irritating and do not change the melanin in the skin), but for dark spots you can use a skin lightening serum to reverse the situation. hyperpigmentation.

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   Use hydroquinone. Although not as popular as it once was, hydroquinone is still a common skin-lightening chemical in both prescription and over-the-counter concentrations. You can use it 2 times a day for a period of time (ask your doctor) to lighten bruises.
   • You should only use three treatments with skin lighteners to remove dark spots. Do not take these drugs for too long; otherwise, your skin may turn a permanent gray.
   • Skin lightening products can increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun and lead to premature skin aging. You should always apply sunscreen when using these products, even on cloudy days.
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Method 3 of 5: Use an exfoliating product to treat hyperpigmentation

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   Try manual exfoliation first. Depending on how your skin feels, you may prefer to have manual or chemical exfoliation. Manual exfoliation means mechanical rubbing.
   • You can use a warm washcloth, baking soda, or products specially designed for exfoliating like a facial scrub or anything else that can be rubbed on your skin.
   • Although mechanical exfoliation is a natural method, be careful not to irritate your skin, as these materials are very abrasive.

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   Try chemical exfoliants if the mechanical method doesn't work. There are many types of chemical exfoliants, of which the two most common and effective are BHA and retinoids.
   • BHA exfoliants use beta hydroxy acid, which contains salicylic acid, that penetrates deep into pores, helping to dissolve dirt and exfoliate the skin. The blemishes caused by acne will fade faster and you will also get less breakouts.
   • Creams containing retinoids can be used to speed up the natural division of skin cells, helping to remove discolored skin cells. This product will increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun, so be sure to only apply the cream at night.

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   Use an exfoliating product every morning and evening. Make sure to choose the type Mild (so as not to irritate the skin further), rub it with a mechanical or chemical exfoliant every morning, and apply retinoid cream every night. advertisement

Method 4 of 5: Treatment of persistent bruises

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   Study other methods carefully. Find out and talk to your dermatologist about other treatments if the acne bruises do not respond to the above treatments and you don't want to wait for them to go away on their own. of course, or if you find out it's actually acne scars.

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   Ask your doctor about chemical peels. These chemicals also work similarly to retinoids. The acid applied to the skin helps to change skin pigmentation by stimulating new skin cells to form and replacing the top layer of darkened skin.
   • There are over-the-counter and home-made products in addition to strong peeling products, but it's best to talk to your doctor about any skin peeling products.

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   Learn about laser treatments. This method will red the skin for a while, possibly up to 1 year. It is imperative that you take proper skin care after treatment to prevent infection.
   • Laser treatments are usually very expensive, costing an average of over $ 2,000. Furthermore, this method is considered a purely cosmetic treatment, so it is hardly covered by health insurance.
   • Choose a non-invasive laser treatment. The invasive method is usually only used to treat scars, not for red spots.

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   Consider using abrasive skin treatment to treat small spots. This method is being widely replaced with laser treatments, but is still sometimes used for small spots on the skin. After the skin is anesthetized, the plastic surgeon or dermatologist will use a spinning iron brush to remove the top layer of skin.
   • This method is abrasive to the skin and new skin will form where the old skin layer is removed. This method is therefore highly abrasive and is best used only on small spots.

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   Consider using intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. This method is now gradually replacing laser treatments due to the low risk of damaging the skin. A dermatologist will do this to create new skin and not damage the outermost layer. The blemishes caused by acne will fade.
   • The IPL method is also used in a number of other cases, such as the treatment of wrinkles and facial hair.
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Method 5 of 5: Use natural methods to soothe skin

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   Eat an anti-inflammatory diet. In addition to topical products, a healthy diet includes foods that are anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce the inflammation associated with acne. This can help reduce the size and density of the bruise.
   • Green leafy vegetables, fish and walnuts are some examples of anti-inflammatory foods.

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   Use antioxidants to soothe skin irritated by acne. While not particularly capable of getting rid of blemishes and blemishes, antioxidants are helpful in reducing skin irritation that can cause red spots. There are 3 ways to use antioxidants.

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   Use antioxidants applied topically. Topicals, mainly creams with antioxidants, can be applied directly to the skin to soothe irritated areas. Some of the most effective antioxidants in ice cream to look for are kojic acid and licorice root.

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   Use natural skin lightening products. There are several other natural methods for lightening dark spots on the skin. Creams containing kojic acid (derived from mushroom extract), arbutin (or cranberry extract) and vitamin C are all good options.
   • You can even apply fresh lemon juice to your skin. Lemon juice acts as a natural brightener, thus helping to fade red spots left behind by acne.

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   Take a supplement. Certain supplements like vitamins A and C can also be good sources of antioxidants if you are in a deficiency and need to supplement, or find it difficult to include antioxidants in your daily diet.
   • However, do not use too many antioxidants. Many people think that how much antioxidants you take is not superfluous, but recent research shows that too many antioxidants actually lose their effectiveness.
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Advice

• Don't delay your acne treatment. If treated early, the red spots are less likely to become acne scars.
• Be persistent; The red spots will gradually disappear.
• There are many suggestions online for home remedies for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, such as lemon juice, baking soda, and tomato juice. You should do your research carefully before trying it out, and consulting your doctor is always the right thing to do.
• Perhaps the "treatment" for acne marks is to accept yourself, love yourself and feel positive about your body. You are okay, still beautiful and a fully valued human being, despite the red spots on your face.