Why Facial Scrubs Are Not a Good Choice for Acne-Prone Skin
Facial Scrubs Do More Harm than Good by Physically Irritating the Skin
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Why Acne Scars Are Red/Purple
Skin That Is Healing from Acne Lesions Is More Transparent and Contains More Tiny Blood Vessels, Which Show Through as Red
The Best and Worst Lasers for Acne Scar Repair in Dark-skinned People: How to Select a Laser That Won’t Cause Dark Spots (Hyperpigmentation)
The 1550 nm Erbium Laser May Be the Least Likely to Cause Hyperpigmentation, While the 1450 nm Diode Laser May Be the Most Likely to Do So
Why Do Raised Scars Affect Darker-skinned People More than Lighter-skinned People?
It’s More about Ethnicity than Skin Color. Non-Caucasians Tend to Develop Raised Scars More Often than Caucasians, Likely for Genetic Reasons
Picking at Pimples Leads to Scars
Picking at Your Skin Is Is One of the Worst Things You Can Do When It Comes to Scarring. Seek Help If You Feel the Urge to Pick Compulsively.
Microneedling and Acne Scars
Microneedling May Improve Indented Acne Scars. But Warning: Never Try Microneedling on Active Acne.
Is There Anything You Can Eat or Take Orally to Help Prevent or Treat Acne Scars?
Eat a Colorful Diet Rich in Fruits, Veggies, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Get Your Vitamin D and Zinc Levels Checked, and Consider Collagen Supplements
How to Treat Acne Scars on the Body
Acne Scars on the Body Tend to Be Fewer but More Severe. Treatment Is the Same as for Scars on the Face.
Does Laser Treatment for Acne Scars Cause Dark Marks on the Skin (Hyperpigmentation)?
About 5% of People Who Get Laser Scar Treatment Develop Temporary Hyperpigmentation
Does Isotretinoin (Accutane®) Cause Raised Scars?
Probably Not, but to Be on the Safe Side, Consider Avoiding Invasive Procedures like Ablative Laser Treatment and Dermabrasion until You’ve Been off Isotretinoin for 6-12 Months