If you have ever suffered from acne then you know what a pain it can be when you are left with red marks on your skin. The good news is that there are many ways to make this redness seem less noticeable to the eye, but first a good place to start is knowing why we get red in the first place.
When our skin becomes red from acne it is referred to as post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation and it is seen in the form of red or sometimes brown marks that remain on the skin’s surface after acne has subsided. As our skin attempts to heal from inflammatory lesions, many times we are left feeling embarrassed or unhappy with our appearances. Something to remember, is that as a sufferer of acne, you are not alone in feeling this way or in dealing with this problem. There are many people out there just like you who are going through the same thing.
If you are suffering from red marks from acne there are many products, medications and home remedies that you can try that have been found quite effective in treating acne and reducing and treating post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation.
Among these treatment methods are a few products, medications and home remedies that have become quite popular in acne sufferers within the United States, they are as follows. Feel free to study up on them and try using them to see if you can treat your acne.
The use of chemical peeling has gained popularity over recent years due to their economical and convenient uses. A chemical peel consists of applying several layers of acid to the hyper pigmented areas in order to remove the top layer of the skin. This removal of the top layer of skin is done using a controlled burning mechanism. Some chemical peels that have become most popular and are highly recommended are Glycolic, lactic and trichloroacetic acids.
Hydroquinone is a topical treatment gel or cream used for hyper pigmentation. Although it has been found effective in treating red marks from acne in some cases, it is generally used in patients who suffer from hyper pigmented areas such as age spots and freckles, and whose spots are brown instead of red in color. Due to this reason many people suffering from acne do not see much improvement in their acne when using hydroquinone. Some side effects may occur and include burning, redness, stinging, rashes, and itching.
Many patients suffering from acne have tried numerous home remedies such as apple cider vinegar or tea tree oil to treat and prevent acne. There are all kinds of different home remedies that exist today and have been found effective in treating and fighting acne. Make sure that before you use any of them you read up on side effects, and talk to your dermatologist as some remedies may work better in some patients than on others. Everyone’s skin is different, and some people have more sensitive skin. Due to this it is important to seek the advice of a professional before treating your acne or instead of just leaving it untreated. Acne left untreated can become harmful to you and your body and can even lead to scarring of the skin.
When treating acne it is important to remember that results will not show up over night. Treating acne takes time and you have to be patient. Some treatments that work wonders for those with less severe acne may not do a thing with acne suffers who have severe acne and find their skin is resistant to treatment methods they have tried in the past. In conclusion, treating red marks or post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation requires strong dedication, patience, consistency, research, and general skin care knowledge. Treating acne should always be overseen by a health care professional, whether it is a dermatologist or a physician. Discuss with them your plans for treatment and see if they can offer any further suggestions or other treatment methods you may not have heard of.
