Pimple Scars – How to Get Rid of Them

One of the unfortunate results of acne is pimple scars. They can appear as discolorations, or as dark red bumps.

And they can stick around for years, even decades. On the other hand, macules are spots that remain that look like scars but will fade after about six months. True scars last much longer.

The best way to prevent scarring from acne is, of course, to prevent acne, or to try to keep it under control as much as possible. If you do have zits, refrain from picking at them or popping them, especially if you are prone to scarring, or if anyone in your family has shown to be.

Excessive scarring is an inherited trait, so if your family members tend to scar from acne or other small abrasions, it’s something you’ll need to watch out for. Scarring can occur from both deep, nodular acne, and from superficial surface acne. The severity of scarring will vary from person to person.

So, of course, to prevent pimple scars, you’ll want to prevent pimples and severe acne. Do this by keeping your face and hands clean at all times.

Your hands need to be clean, because no matter how hard we try, some of us are in the habit of touching our faces on a regular basis, which adds even more oil to the skin and will contribute to pimples for the acne-prone.

On your face, use an oil-free, non-drying cleanser and an oil-free moisturizer. Don’t make the mistake of letting your skin dry out too fast.

Moisturized skin is healthier than very dry skin…the trick is to use a moisturizer made for people with acne, like the moisturizer that comes with the Acnezine kit. This kit contains and oral supplement that treats and prevents acne breakouts and a moisturizing cream.

If you do have acne scarring, give it time to make sure it’s truly scarring before seeking treatment for it. Macules fade after about six months, and certain other kinds of post-inflammatory discolorations can last for well over a year, even as long as eighteen months.

If your discolorations and apparent pimple scars haven’t faded in that time, it’s time to seek more information.