Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Treating red marks at home
• Method 2 of 2: Professional Treatment for Red Marks
• Tips
• Warnings

Acne scars are depressions in the skin that sometimes appear as a result of picking up a pimple, which turns the acne mark into a scar. A discolored spot (or hyperpigmentation) after an acne breakout takes on a color depending on your skin type. If you have pale skin, these marks are usually pink, red, or purple. If you have dark skin, there may be brown or black spots in places where acne has been.In case of damage to the deep layers of the skin, traces of pigmentation (or spots) appear during the healing process. They can last for several months. Try the following methods to minimize or get rid of red acne marks.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Treating red marks at home

1. 1 Use vitamin A as a gel or cream. It can prevent scarring and unclog pores, helping to prevent subsequent flare-ups. Apply the product twice a day after cleansing your face.
2. 2 Use an antioxidant cream (containing vitamin C). This can help protect the skin from UV rays. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before starting this treatment.
3. 3 Apply beta hydroxy acid to your skin daily. It contains salicylic acid. The acid gets into the pores, dissolves dirt and exfoliates the skin. Acne marks will disappear faster and there will be fewer acne outbreaks.
4. 4 Protect your skin with sunscreen. Your skin will heal faster if it is protected from sunlight.

Method 2 of 2: Professional Treatment for Red Marks

1. 1 Study the following methods carefully. Some are more extreme than others.
   • Chemical peeling. The acid that your doctor applies to your skin will remove the top layer and help with skin discoloration.
   • Laser treatments. Ablative lasers burn scar tissue at some distance; such procedures are usually performed by a plastic surgeon. For some time after treatment, and maybe up to a year, your skin may turn red. It is important to take good care of your skin after treatment to prevent infection.
   • Dermabrasion. After the skin is numbed, a wire brush that rotates removes the top layers of the skin. This has a sanding effect. In place of the removed skin, a new one will form. This procedure is performed by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
   • Contouring by injection. Collagen is injected under the skin. This will help make acne scars less visible, but the effect only lasts for a few months. This procedure can be performed by a cosmetologist.
   • Laser treatment system. These treatments, usually performed by dermatologists, create new skin without damaging the outer layer of the skin. Acne marks will disappear.
   • Surgical intervention. In extreme cases, surgery is used to remove acne scars.

Tips

• Do not postpone treatment until later. The sooner you start treatment, the less likely the red spots are to develop into acne scars.
• Have patience; the red spots will eventually disappear.

Warnings

• Be careful when using creams that give shine and brightening effects. Do not use them for any length of time or your skin may take on a faded gray color.