Acne is the most common inflammatory skin disorder that causes spots and pimples, especially on face. At least 86% of the people experience acne problem in their young age between 15-26. Blackheads, Pimples, Whiteheads, Nodules and Cysts are all the different type of acne. Acne is not a dangerous problem, but it can leave scars on the skin. What Medical Science Says About Acne? Acne affects our skin’s oil glands who produce oil and hair follicles, these oil glands are stimulated by adrenal gland’s hormones in both females and males during puberty. This produced oil (under our skin oil glands) carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. In some conditions these oily substance (called sebum) and skin cells clump together and causes swelling, when this starts to breakdown a pimple grows. Outside bacteria and pollution help it to spread it on other non-affected areas. Some Facts About Acne Acne is most common skin disorder, but doctors don’t know what is...
Good day to all! My name is Michael, I am 38 years old. Despite the fact that I am a dermatologist with many years of experience, this does not guarantee me protection from skin diseases. I have helped more than hundred patients get rid of pits after acne. This also applies to me.
From an early age, my skin was subjected to various formations, which I tried to cope with without much knowledge at that time. Perhaps that's why I chose this profession. The fact is that I was able to get rid of acne, but the consequences of them did not give me peace.
From inflamed seals on the skin remained dimples, that for girls was akin to disaster. I've tried everything! The funds were either ineffective or brought absolutely no result. I locked myself in the house, didn't go for walks, and there was no question of Dating.
Now I remember this time as a nightmare, and over the years of work and practice, I learned how to get rid of acne pits, which I now want to share with those who need it.
The Reasons for The Formation of Etch Pits After Acne
At the last stage of maturation of the pimple, harmful substances are released into the outside, which opens the pore. In its place is a pit, which over time has been delayed. This may not happen in several cases:
• non-compliance with the rules of hygiene for face care;
• independent and inept squeezing of blackheads;
• if the inflammatory process has covered a large area of the face;
• when the skin is too sensitive and thin.
The situation is aggravated if the internal pimple is removed.
Inexpensive Remedies for Fighting Pits After Acne
When there is no money for salon procedures, you can try means that will definitely be affordable and will allow you to remove dimples from rashes at home.
Self-treatment will take more time, but if you do not give up and carry out procedures regularly, then it is possible to achieve the desired result.
So, here are examples of the main cost-effective ways to treat the consequences of acne on the face:
Essential oils. Apply to the affected areas or add a few drops to cosmetics (masks or lotions). Rosemary, tea tree, frankincense, myrrh and geranium oils are considered especially effective for leveling the surface of the skin and eliminating pits.
Spongillidae. Pharmacy, sold in powder and gel-like form. The drug exfoliates the upper layer of the epidermis, evens the skin and increases blood flow in the application area.
Salicylic acid. Areas with pimples are wiped with a cotton swab dipped in the solution. This method works well on newly formed and shallow pits.
Honey and cinnamon. The mask is prepared from these ingredients. To do this, the products are taken in equal parts, mixed and applied to the face for 20 minutes. The mask provides skin regeneration by updating the top layer.
Such methods will eliminate the pits and bumps on the skin, align the complexion and the relief of the skin.
Medicinal Methods of Treatment
For the treatment of scars and acne scars, special medicinal ointments and gels are used. In most cases, the composition of such drugs is suitable for getting rid of dimples on the face. These tools can be used at home and at any convenient time. They are also quite affordable in financial terms.
You need to use medicines for a long time, but they work faster than products made from natural products. For the treatment of acne pits, you can buy the following medications at the pharmacy:
Mederma. The product is available in a gel-like form. Used to get rid of fresh pits. The gel is designed to align the skin and eliminate various defects on it.
Clofibrate. The cream increases blood flow at the site of use and restores water balance on the affected areas of the face. It works by disinfecting the skin.
Kotlan. The intake form is cream or gel. It is used to eliminate rashes and their consequences. It is recommended to use at the time of the appearance of a pimple to reduce the risk of fossa formation after its maturation.
Contractubex Gel. It is used to prevent the formation of acne pits. The drug is applied to the pimple before it bursts.
When the dimples on the face were formed long before the start of the course of treatment, then it is better to use several drugs in a complex for faster and more effective treatment.
What Should I Do If Nothing Helps?
If the time was lost and the pits on the skin were too long without care and treatment, then it will be very difficult to achieve a positive result, only with the help of pharmacy ointments or masks made of natural products.
In this case, you will have to forget about financial expenses and contact an experienced dermatologist or cosmetologist. Specialized centers offer the following procedures to eliminate pits that remain after rashes:
Chemical peeling-a doctor uses drugs that contain acids to peel the skin of the face.
Laser Resurfacing – In the case of shallow pits, you can only perform one procedure. The final result will be visible in 14 days.
Collagen injections are performed when there are deep pits left on the skin after acne.
Dermabrasion – using special cleaning products, the cosmetologist removes the upper layer of scarred tissue in the area of previous education.
A specialist in the medical center will help you choose the necessary procedure depending on the degree of skin damage.
Prevention of Acne Pits
Despite the fact that I was able to get rid of the consequences after acne, prevention of such formations has become a daily ritual for me. To avoid problems with the skin on the face, first of all, you should remember about personal hygiene.
Gels for washing, lotions and tonics should be carefully selected depending on the type of skin and make sure that their composition is free of harmful substances and allergens. Every day I check my face for acne. If you identify their appearance in time, then serious consequences can be avoided.
If the pits are still formed, immediately begin to treat them with folk or modern medicine, combining several procedures for a quick and reliable result.
Conclusion
Dimples from acne cause difficulties during treatment, take a lot of time and effort, but the result will justify these efforts. Take care of your skin to stay always beautiful and well-groomed.