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Tips To Prevent Acne Scars
What is worse than an outbreak of pimple(acne)? The scars it leaves behind are an unwelcome partying gift. Despite how much we hate them, acne scars are a very typical complication for anyone who experiences pimple breakouts.
This article will guide you on how to prevent such awful acne scars.
What are Acne Scars?
Acne scars are fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin. It is a natural process of healing. Depending on depth of involvement it is classified as
Ice pick
Box scar
Rolling/bridging
hypertrophic or keloidal
How to Prevent Pimple Marks and Acne Scars?
Prevention is always better than cure, and acne scars are no different. While it’s difficult to prevent scars after the occurrence of acute acne or pimples, you may always prevent the breakout of acne.Some common tips that help prevent pimples and acne scars are:
Maintaining a healthy diet
Diet plays a very crucial in nourishing your face and help prevent acne as well as acne scars. The best diet that helps deal with acne includes wholesome and balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy protein sources, and whole grains(spinach,carrot,sprouts,eggs,fish).
Specifically, food items rich in the following nutrients are linked to lower levels of acne: vitamins A and E, zinc, complex carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants.
Physical Activity
Regular exercise improves skin circulation, strengthens the facial muscles, and causes the heart to beat more efficiently, allowing even the smallest capillaries to deliver oxygen to skin. The finest yoga asanas for preventing pimples and acne are Pranayama, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, and Bhujangasana.
Skincare Routine
A healthy skincare routine helps remove excess oil, keeps pores clear while speeding the healing process of existing blemishes.
Cleansing: Cleanser that contains either benzoyl peroxide, or salicylic acid will help reduce breakouts.
Toning: A Toner helps improve tone, remove excess oil, and hydrate facial skin
Applying medications: Topical creams and serums prescribed by a board certified Dermatologist is mandatory to prevent blemishes and scarring.
Moisturising: It might seem inappropriate to moisturise already oily skin. However, as acne medications are known to dry out skin,moisturising is necessary for oily skin too. Hence,experts advise moisturising your skin twice daily, to reduce dryness and peeling of the skin.
Kindly avoid use of any over the counter skin care products for your acne scars as it may damage the delicate facial skin and lead to compromised results.
For further treatments book a consultation with our Board certified Dermatologist @ 9137792915.
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