[Doctor's Column] Acne Marks: Marks or Scars? Expert Treatment Guide

 

Acne scars are a constant source of concern every time you look in the mirror. Have you ever felt the frustration of seeing red or dark marks lingering, even though you thought they were gone? Many people confuse acne scars with acne marks. However, the two are distinct and require different treatment methods.

 

Acne Marks vs. Scars: What's the Difference?

▲ Acne scars are 'pigmentation changes' that remain on the skin after acne has cleared. It means. It mainly appears as a red mark (post-inflammatory erythema) or brown/black pigmentation (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation). Since it is a state where only the color has changed without damaging the skin surface, it will naturally fade over time or can be improved relatively easily through treatment.

 

▲ Acne scars are a condition in which the depth of the skin changes due to damage to the skin tissue itself caused by acne. . Representative examples include sunken scars (ice pick, boxcar, rolling scars) and raised scars (hypertrophic scars, keloids). Scars do not disappear naturally, and treatment is much more difficult and time-consuming than scarring.

Why do acne scars appear?

Acne scars The process by which the skin recovers from inflammation It occurs in . When inflammation occurs, blood vessels expand, blood rushes to the skin, reddening it, and this is what causes red marks. Also, the skin produces a lot of melanin pigment to protect the damaged area, and when this builds up, it leaves a brown or black mark.

 

Proper extrusion can help prevent marks and scars.❙ Source: Clipart Korea

 

Will popping a pimple leave a scar?

Proper extrusion rather prevents marks and scars. It can help. If you leave the sebum and inflammation inside the acne, it can worsen the inflammation and damage the surrounding skin, which can lead to bigger scars.

of course, Incorrect self-extraction can cause unnecessary damage to the skin surface and worsen the scar. It can be done. Therefore, it is recommended to leave the extraction of inflammatory acne to a management professional if possible.

Management tips you can implement right now
▲ Initial management : Actively manage from the cotton fabric stage Prevent inflammatory acne from developing

▲ Expert help : Red and painful pimples Extrusion, injection, and scaling at the hospital Rapidly relieves inflammation with
▲ Thorough UV protection : Because UV rays worsen pigmentation Sunscreen is essential
▲ Strengthening the skin barrier : Ceramide, hyaluronic acid, etc. moisturizing ingredients Protect your skin with

How to Improve Skin Trouble Marks and Get Dermatological Care

▲ Treatment of red marks (post-inflammatory erythema) : The red marks are caused by dilated blood vessels, Vascular Laser Treatment is effective. This laser selectively destroys abnormally enlarged blood vessels, reducing redness. It may also help prevent early scarring.

 

▲ Treatment of pigmentation (post-inflammatory pigmentation) : Brown/black pigmentation Treatment that destroys melanin pigment is required. Laser toning It selectively destroys melanin pigments in the skin and induces collagen regeneration, brightening the skin tone and improving the overall skin tone.

👉The expert's closing line

The important thing is, Treat active acne before treating acne scars Consulting a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to your skin type is a wise first step toward clear skin.

 

※ This article provides general information on acne scar management. It does not recommend any specific treatment or guarantee its effectiveness, and is not a substitute for consultation with a professional.

 

Maypure Clinic Yeonsinnae Branch Director Sim Dong-gyu

Graduated from Korea University College of Medicine

· Master of Medicine, Korea University Graduate School of Medicine

 

· Regular member of the International Society of Aesthetic Surgery

· Regular member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity

· Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine

· Allegan Juvederm Expert Member

 

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