 |
| Image Source |
Zits are common for
teenagers, but some adults have them too. They may last for some days on your
chin but once they’re gone, they leave marks in the form of a scar.
Even if you don’t pick your
acne it can still lead to scarring because of the intense collagen damaging
inflammation it is associated with.
Acne scars develop in areas
where cystic lesions had once been present. It comes in three varieties:
1.
Boxcar-shaped
2.
Atrophic (mostly shallow)
3.
Ice pick-shaped (narrow and deeper)
People with darker skin
tones may notice darkening within the scars, and those with lighter skin tones
may show redness within the scar. What makes it worse are the following:
1. Sun
When
scars are exposed to the sun, it causes darkening and slow healing process
because ultraviolet rays stimulate the pigment-producing cells called melanocytes
that lead to further discoloration. Before going out use sunscreen with an SPF
of 15 or higher and reapply every 2 hours... Read more from:
