Living with acne can be difficult, for many people, the problems persist even after the papules and pustules are gone. Acne holes (หลุมสิว which is the term in Thai) can leave marks and scars on the skin, and, for people who suffer from severe acne, subsequent scars can be just as severe and painful.
Fortunately, there are several options available to fight these scars, but the best treatment is undoubtedly prevention, that is, to start by avoiding scars. If you suffer from acne, we recommend that you consult a dermatologist as soon as possible. He can recommend a treatment to reduce your acne and thus largely avoid the appearance of scars.
Find out here what symptoms should prompt you to see a doctor and what they will do.
What are the acne scars caused by?
Try to resist the temptation to quibble your blackheads, whiteheads, and other imperfections – whether with your fingers or using different utensils. When you pinch your pimples too hard (especially those that are not yet fully formed), you damage the small veins, glands, and tissues that surround them. This can worsen the symptoms of acne and increase the risk of scarring.
Scars appear when the outer layers of the skin, which form the epidermis, are damaged, and the deeper layers are also affected. The skin is unable to restore itself and return to its initial state, and the wound is therefore replaced by granulation tissue composed of collagen fibers. These fibers fill the wound from the inside out and help repair the damaged area of the skin. This replacement tissue heals the wound, but it can also remain visible.
The Different Types Of Acne Scars
Hypertrophic
Scars Hypertrophic scars are recognized by their elevation on the skin or scar tissue. When a pimple has ignited, the skin produces “lower quality” tissue. This tissue does not have the same structure as healthy tissue, which is why it is thicker and higher than the surrounding skin.
Keloids
When a hypertrophic scar continues to develop and extends to other areas of the skin, it is called a keloid scar. Keloid scars are raised and purple-red in appearance, but this color fades later. This form of the scar is only occasionally caused by acne; it is most often associated with burns.
