Reasons for the formation of post-acne
These skin defects appear in the absence of adequate acne treatment or inappropriate selection of medications and skin care cosmetics. The formation of scars and scars is often the result of squeezing pimples. This occurs due to gross damage to the epidermis. In addition, it is impossible to achieve complete cleansing of the pores manually and without special preparation. Remains of purulent contents lead to further development of the inflammatory process, as a result of which damage to deeper structures of the skin is possible.
Other reasons why acne marks occur include:
- Change in pigmentation. During the healing process, the pathological area changes color and begins to differ from the shade of healthy skin.
- Slow tissue regeneration. The epidermis can slowly recover due to hormonal imbalances, increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, vitamin deficiency, and individual characteristics of the body.
- Type of inflammation. Purulent pimples are characterized by long healing, in addition, they leave behind rather deep crater-shaped defects.
How to heal acne quickly? Don't push, but treat!
When acne appears, do not rush to squeeze the pimples. First, consult a dermatologist. When mechanically removing acne, you injure the skin, this can lead to scarring, infection, and aggravation of the pathological condition. By contacting a specialist, you will receive qualified help in the fight against acne. The dermatologist will prescribe the correct treatment, taking into account the severity of the acne. Thus, for mild to moderate acne, azelaic acid, for example, Azelik®9 gel, can be used.
The drug helps reduce inflammation by reducing the metabolism of neutrophils and their synthesis of free radical forms of oxygen5. Azelik® gel helps normalize keratinization processes and exhibits antimicrobial activity against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis5. The drug helps reduce the concentration of free fatty acids5. Azelik® gel should be used twice a day5.
Removal methods
Most often, visitors to beauty salons have a question: how to get rid of marks on the face? This is not surprising, because the face is a person’s calling card and always remains open. In second place is the décolleté and back area, where a large number of sebaceous glands are located, which often leads to intense acne formation. Skin defects in this area make it difficult to wear open clothes and spoil the overall appearance.
quickly remove acne marks. They do not require any preparation other than examination by a cosmetologist or dermatologist. The specialist will conduct a survey to exclude contraindications, determine the complexity of the problem and the effectiveness of laser therapy in a particular case. During the appointment, the patient can ask questions about the specifics of the treatment, subsequent care, duration of the course, etc. If there are no restrictions, you can begin the procedure immediately.
The most effective in treating post-acne are two types of laser:
- Fotona device. Recommended for pigmentation and vascular defects. The laser beam heats the walls of the blood vessels, resulting in their gluing and resorption. The special handpiece is equipped with a contact cooling system, which allows patients to undergo cosmetic procedures quite comfortably.
- SmartXide DOT. Copes well with scars and the problem of uneven terrain. Microrays act precisely on the skin and create a local microburn. The skin reacts to this irritant by actively regenerating damaged cells. At the same time, the synthesis of its own elastin and collagen is stimulated, which helps to increase the turgor of the dermis. The session is painless due to the use of an anesthetic.
Laser correction of post-acne does not require hospital stay and subsequent rehabilitation. The skin most often reacts to therapy with redness and slight swelling, which disappear on their own in a short time.
The main advantages of using laser technology to combat acne marks:
- non-contact exposure, which ensures complete sterility;
- absence of discomfort and pain;
- targeted effect on altered tissues (does not affect healthy ones);
- natural stimulation of local immunity;
- achieving a pronounced result after the first use;
- lifelong effect (removed scars do not appear again);
- healing and rejuvenation of the skin in the treatment area;
- no need for a long course;
- safe dosed exposure.
An important recommendation after laser post-acne removal is to avoid tanning (on the beach, in a solarium), and visiting bathhouses and saunas for 2 months. The cosmetologist gives detailed instructions on the recovery period and further care individually in each case.
Laser technology is a safe, effective and simple way to eliminate acne marks. Experts recommend immediately seeking qualified help, without resorting to questionable drugs and dangerous methods of self-medication. Their use can not only visually worsen the situation, but also cause serious harm to the health of the skin.
How to remove inflammation after squeezing pimples*?
Everyone knows that acne should not be squeezed, but many people neglect this recommendation. If the follicle ruptures as a result of removing a pimple*, bacterial waste products enter the deep layers of the skin, causing irritation and damaging surrounding tissue10.
It is not possible to quickly remove an inflamed pimple*, since acne is a chronic disease, the treatment of which can take months18. A wound forms in place of the squeezed out acne element. You can apply an ice cube to it, the cold helps to narrow the pores and reduce swelling. Remember that dirt, dust, and infection easily penetrate into an open wound. Try not to touch this area with your hands, do not try to hide it with cosmetics and do not forget to cleanse your skin twice a day.
*elements of acne
Contraindications for laser removal
If you are concerned about the marks left by acne, it is better to make an appointment with an experienced cosmetologist and take an individually designed course. The procedure should be planned for the cold season, since the effect will be more pronounced on untanned skin. If it is not possible to postpone the sessions, you should apply protective agents to the skin and avoid tanning for 2 weeks before going to the cosmetologist.
Since the laser technique is therapeutic, it has a number of contraindications. Among them:
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- history of cancer;
- damage to the skin (cuts, scratches, etc.);
- dermatological diseases of infectious nature;
- pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- viral lesions of the body;
- photodermatitis;
- epilepsy.
A lump has formed at the site of extrusion
Mechanically squeezing out a pimple with your own hands can result in the formation of a lump and even a painful tumor in its place. This problem may be explained by:
- Temporary swelling of tissues. Soon after pressing, the skin turns red and appears denser, but over time the situation normalizes. This is perhaps the most favorable outcome of getting rid of acne on your own.
- Proper manipulation and the lack of complete antiseptic treatment are not enough. In such a situation, an infection penetrates under the skin and subcutaneous inflammation begins. Most likely, a new pimple will soon appear on the skin, deeper and more serious.
- Incomplete removal of pus from a pimple. Some of the purulent masses (even microscopic) may well remain under the skin and form a lump that will take a long time to form or resolve. A large abscess may appear.
- Aggressive squeezing. Excessive persistence in getting rid of a pimple is fraught with the formation of scar tissue - a painless compaction under the upper layers of the epidermis.
- Poor metabolism, poor nutrition, or the presence of endocrine diseases. With all these pathologies, regeneration processes do not proceed correctly.
It is not always possible to deal with compaction at the site of acne on your own. In particular, it is often possible to activate the resorption of scar tissue only with the help of targeted procedures in a cosmetology office.
Post-acne treatment
Doctors at our center individually determine the number of laser procedures depending on the severity of scar changes and the characteristics of the patient’s skin. In some cases, 1 session is enough, while in others, the desired result can be achieved only after 3-4 repetitions. If you follow the above recommendations, laser correction of acne marks gives a pronounced effect at any time of the year.
In our clinic, all manipulations are carried out by qualified cosmetologists using advanced equipment and sterile consumables. Just a few procedures performed by professionals will help significantly improve the condition of your skin and get rid of complexes associated with post-acne.
Inflamed acne: causes and treatment
A small and almost imperceptible pimple, when inflamed, turns into a huge problem: it increases in size, turns red and sometimes turns blue, hurts, itches, becomes hot to the touch and is practically impossible to disguise. Especially a lot of trouble is caused by formations on the face, since they are difficult to hide, as well as inflamed acne on the back - after all, even getting rid of the itching in this place is not easy.
Causes and triggers of acne inflammation
Inflammation of a subcutaneous or intradermal formation is the result of blockage of the hair follicle channel and sebaceous gland ducts by dead cells. Under such conditions, fat cannot come out freely and, accumulating, creates a favorable environment for the proliferation of bacteria and microbes. The process begins with redness, tenderness and swelling, then the contents either move closer to the upper layers of the skin, forming a white or yellowish top, or go into the inner layers to then appear elsewhere.
Inflamed acne occurs on the face and other parts of the body for the following reasons:
- absence, insufficiency or improper implementation of hygiene procedures;
- severe hypothermia, disrupting blood flow in the frostbitten area;
- hormonal crises, insufficient immunity, stress and poor nutrition;
- improperly performed cosmetic procedures, in particular mechanical facial cleansing.
Also, the inflammatory process can be provoked by attempts to squeeze out a pimple on your own - in inappropriate conditions and with a violation of technique.
How to deal with the problem?
On your own, you can treat only single small papules - pimples that form within the epidermis. Regular iodine is suitable for these purposes; you can also make masks with honey, white clay or aloe juice, wash the problem area with chamomile decoction or wipe with calendula tincture.
However, if inflamed acne or pimples appear regularly or several at a time, you should consult a doctor, since they can act as symptoms of serious diseases - meningitis, syphilis and others.
All other formations should under no circumstances become the object of amateur self-medication: their manifestation is a direct reason for an urgent visit to a specialist.
Medical offers effective assistance
Our clinic provides comprehensive treatment for inflamed acne of any etiology, located on any part of the body - face and neck, back and arms, abdomen, buttocks, pubis, inner thighs or genitals.
To begin with, our highly qualified cosmetologists, dermatologists, endocrinologists and other specialists conduct a full examination, which may include:
- blood tests - general, hormones and biochemistry;
- a coprogram that allows, based on the composition of feces, to analyze the intestinal microflora;
- examination of the condition of internal organs;
- scrapings and cultures from problem areas.
This allows us to accurately determine the cause of the appearance and inflammation of acne, so that we can then select an effective treatment strategy for the patient.
If there are inflamed acne elements on your skin, contact our medical office. The appointment is conducted by a highly competent dermatovenerologist and cosmetologist Valeria Borisovna Yamshchikova, who has in-depth knowledge and provides high-quality treatment to patients. Registration is carried out by telephone at a time convenient for the patient.
You can make an appointment with a doctor by calling
+7+7 (495) 980-13-16
Milia on the face: photo
In the photo below you can see what milia look like on the face. They can appear not only on the face, but also on the eyelids, under the eyes, and on the nose.
Do I need to see a doctor and which one?
Of course, you need to see a doctor and preferably in the first days after discovering a lump under your skin. The danger of this type of formation is that low-grade inflammation occurs inside them all the time. They boost local immunity and are a source of chronic infection, which migrates along with the blood throughout the body and can provoke inflammation in any human organ. The first specialist who should see the bump after squeezing a pimple is a dermatologist.
He will conduct an initial examination of the tumor and, if necessary, write a referral to a surgeon. A conservative method of therapy can also be selected. It all depends on how deep the tumor is located in the epidermal tissues and whether it is possible to remove it without mechanical impact on the skin. An individual course of treatment is developed. Dense formations of this category extremely rarely cause the formation of malignant cancer tumors, but still the risk of developing this disease always exists. Therefore, it is necessary to treat the lump as early as possible.
Pimple with a red spot around it
Sometimes not typical acne appears on the skin, but strange pimples, for example large ones with a red spot around them. In the central part there may be an abscess or a red dot. This phenomenon most often indicates the formation of a diffuse pimple and is often accompanied by painful sensations.
If a large pimple with a red spot around it appears on your skin, you should:
- Cool the problem area with ice. An excellent option can also be a cut of an aloe leaf that has been lying in the refrigerator for some time.
- Slow down the development of pimples with a cool fresh cucumber ring.
- Apply aspirin paste to the affected area. To prepare it, you just need to crush the tablet and mix it with a small amount of water. After a quarter of an hour, wash your face and lubricate the problem area with zinc ointment. If you carry out all the manipulations in the evening, by the morning the pimple may completely disappear.
- Lubricate the skin with an alcohol-based antiseptic, for example, calendula tincture, salicylic acid, or hydrogen peroxide solution. You shouldn’t expect an amazing effect from them, but the inflammation will definitely decrease.
Dermatologists and experienced cosmetologists strongly do not recommend trying to squeeze out large red pimples, because with such rashes the risk of spreading infection is extremely high, and careless handling can lead to extremely unpleasant consequences.
Photos "before" and "after"
Subcision is the most effective way to treat acne scars. The result “before” and “after” of one procedure. Surgeon: Vasiliev Maxim.
Correction of deep scars. Before and after photos of one session. Completed by: Vasiliev Maxim.
Laser resurfacing of post-acne scars. Performed by dermatocosmetologist Elena Vlasova.
