Acne marks often form after pimples, papules and pustules have healed. The marks may be red, brown or black in color. Acne marks usually form due to inhibition of production of sebum, squeezing, pressing the pimples and rubbing the skin.
It may also be caused by using harsh soaps, detergents, cosmetics and other skin care products. Certain types of allergies may be fundamental culprits. But these marks may be temporary and disappear after few days to few weeks depending upon the strength of stimuli.
Dermatologists advise not to use harsh cosmetics, detergents and soaps. You shouldn't use harsh detergents even for washing your clothing. When patients see their doctor for treating acne marks, as first immediate remedy, doctor strictly advises not to use any harsh soaps, detergents and skin care products and advises them to use gentle soaps and cleansers that do not irritate your skin. Gentle soaps may be formed of herbal ingredients as herbs contain organic substances. Acne marks usually develop due to acne conglobata, acne vulgaris and acne fulminans.
Acne marks are most often referred as acne scars as they are somewhat similar to each other. Acne scar is the damaged or over growth of tissues of skin at the spot of pimples when it heals, while the term acne marks cover a wide range of marks that appear on your skin after pimples, papules and pustules have healed. Hyperpigmentation, damaged or over growth of skin tissues at the spot of pimples, red or black spots are all best examples of acne marks.
Black acne marks often form due to hyperpigmentation or accumulation of melanin. Melanin is the color pigment in your skin. When pimples or papules form on your skin, melanin begins to accumulate around the bump. After the pimples has healed, the melanin gives the spot dark black or dark red color. This is caused due to dirt and squeezing or rubbing these acne marks may aggravate the situation.
A number of people visit dermatologists for mild acne marks and spend hundreds of dollars. Facial acne marks is not a critical situation and can be easily treated with simple over the counter herbal remedies. However, if you fear the situation may get worse, do visit your dermatologist. Some people use benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid without knowing their skin type. People having sensitive skin should be more cautious and careful for choosing any over the counter or synthetic remedy.
Conclusions:
Acne marks is common skin condition and a number of people do develop acne marks after acne has healed. There is nothing to worry about; stay calm and use gentle cleansers, soaps and washing detergents. Avoid direct exposure to sun as it may cause hyperpigmentation. Drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods that contain essential nutrients. Do include protein in your diet as it repairs damaged tissues. Scaring and acne marks often results in slower growth of tissues at the spots of pimples, papules and pustules.
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