Acne marks and scars are a common concern for many teenage girls. Even after treating acne for a period of time, the acne on the face may have healed, but there are often various marks left behind, ranging from light to dark in color. In severe cases, there may even be pitted scars, which we commonly refer to as "acne scars".
Do pimples leave scars?
Whether pimples leave scars during puberty depends on the specific situation. Even if the pimple is inflamed, as long as the inflammation subsides early, it will not leave scars or indentations, but it may leave some marks. These marks are pigmentation after inflammation and generally fade away within three months to a year.
There are two reasons why acne can leave scars: one is the appearance of abscesses or pustules after infection. In order to drain the pus or when the pustule bursts, it may damage the dermis layer. The other reason is that some people have a tendency to develop scars, even small wounds can leave noticeable scars.
Both of these are considered pseudo-scars, not true scars, and over time they will gradually disappear with the metabolism of skin cells. Scar fading may take several months or even longer. If you are caught in a vicious cycle of constantly fading old acne and new acne emerging, this period of time can often last for several years or even decades.
There is also a type of severe abscess or pustule that results in scars that damage the dermis layer due to inflammation, rupture, or ulceration. These scars often stay with you for life. Although they may gradually improve after several decades of metabolism, it is generally difficult to fully restore normal skin texture and color. Therefore, teenage girls should try to prevent acne infections on their faces to avoid leaving scars.
Methods to lighten acne marks:
1. Use products that lighten acne marks. There are many such products on the market, so it is best for girls to seek advice from a doctor before purchasing. Because some products may not be suitable for teenage girls' skin types.
2. Properly care for your skin. Although teenage girls have good skin foundations, they still need to take care of their skin. For example, use whitening masks 2 to 3 times a week, as they have the effect of lightening acne marks.
3. Regular exfoliation. Regularly removing aging keratin not only improves dark acne marks, but also allows the skin to absorb more whitening ingredients.
4. Increase water intake and consume vitamin C. In daily life, it is important to drink plenty of water and eat fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C, such as apples, carrots, and greens. This will help lighten scars.
5. Develop good habits. Do not squeeze pimples with your hands, and especially do not pick at scabs. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid staying up late or oversleeping, and keep a positive mood, as these can also help reduce scars. Teenage girls should focus on prevention, develop good habits, actively treat acne, and minimize the likelihood of acne marks. So, dear Feifei, don't worry even if you have acne marks. Of course, it will take some time to fully recover without any traces, so you need to be patient and wait.
