Acne Scar

Acne Scar Can Result From Manual Blemish Removal

While acne can be an embarrassing problem for many people, improper treatment of an acne breakout can leave an acne scar that will be visible forever. Most of the time, an acne scar is the result of a person attempting to get rid of the blemish manually and by squeezing or popping a zit, a hole can be left in the skin that will not heal. Acne scars also leave the possibility open for additional infections caused by bacteria infecting this open spot on the skin.

Acne forms with an excess of sebum results from overactive sebaceous glands that clogs the pores through which it flows. The root is deigned to allow this oily substance to make its way to the skin’s surface to help lubricate the skin. However, it can mix with dead skin cells and clog the pore, creating blackheads and pimples in most people and cysts under the skin in severe cases. Manual manipulation of these blemishes can result in the spreading of the bacteria and the potential to leave an acne scar.

In some cases, what may appear to be an acne scar is not in reality a scar, rather it may be a red spot where the acne spot has run its course. These small, red spots known as macules, may appear similar to a scar but unlike an acne scar, it will disappear completely in about six months.

Additional Colorful Scar Imposters

In other cases, after an acne lesion has healed there may be some discoloration in the skin’s pigment, which can also be mistaken for an acne scar. These will typically disappear in about 12 to 18 months, growing lighter as time passes and while they may appear as such, are not truly scars.

There are two types of real acne scar tissues present following a severe outbreak of acne. One forms a small hole in the skin ad the other a small bump in the skin. When the body has any type of infection it takes the steps deemed necessary to fight it, usually with a rush of white blood cells. Inflammatory molecules are also dispatched to help fight the infection and start rebuilding any damage done during the battle.

These fighters can remain at the site of the war for days and even weeks and sometimes the battles get out of control. Once the fight is won, however, the damage may be so great that the body’s natural healing process is slowed and if completely stymied, can leave an acne scar on the battlefield.

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