What causes red and black marks?

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What causes red and black marks?

  • Post-inflammatory erythema (erythema) is caused by the dilation of capillaries under the skin after acne inflammation, causing the area to appear pink or red, and is more common in people with fair skin or photosensitive skin.
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PPI) is caused by the skin producing more melanin than normal in response to inflammation or injury to the skin, such as from acne squeezing, picking at pimples, or repeated sun exposure.

Although not a serious health problem, these marks can significantly affect your confidence and image in everyday life.

What some ways to reduce acne scars?

  • Apply a scar-reducing cream. Creams containing ingredients such as Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Azelaic acid or Retinol can help reduce some redness and dark spots, especially in the early stages. It takes time and consistency to see results, which may take 2–3 months or more.
  • Avoid direct sunlight. UV rays can cause skin pigmentation to darken and delay the fading of acne scars. Regular use of a sunscreen with SPF50 or higher is therefore very important.
  • Gentle exfoliation, such as using AHA/BHA or undergoing an in-office exfoliation treatment. Can help to speed up the growth of new skin cells to replace old ones.
  • Laser Treatment For deep, stubborn scars. The right laser can effectively reduce the scars, often with more dramatic results than other methods.

How many laser treatments require to see results?

It depends on the type of scar and หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล each person’s skin condition.

  • Acne redness: Results are usually seen after 1–2 treatments, and may require 2–3 treatments to fade completely.
  • Acne scars: It usually takes 3–5 treatments, depending on the depth of the scar.

It is important to leave approximately 2–4 weeks between treatments to allow your skin time to properly heal.

Will the skin become thinner after laser treatment?

This is a question that many people are concerned about. Which in the past may have been true for some types of lasers that used high energy that affected the skin layer. However, today’s laser technology has come a long way, such as using low energy at a level that does not damage the top layer of the skin, but focuses on stimulating skin repair from within. Which can make the skin stronger without thinning.