Can acne scars be removed?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 16, 2024
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If acne is not treated properly or promptly, it may worsen and develop into cystic acne. Additionally, if individuals frequently scratch, squeeze, or pick at the acne during treatment, infections can form and ultimately result in residual scarring. Once scars have formed, they are not easily fully repairable. If the scar proliferation is not too severe and is relatively flat, fractional laser treatment can be temporarily used for repair. If the scar proliferation is more pronounced and protrudes significantly, it is necessary to seek treatment in a proper hospital with medications and injections for closure therapy. However, these methods can only temporarily soften or shrink the scars, and cannot completely remove them. Therefore, the most fundamental approach is still to manage the treatment effectively to prevent residual scarring. Upon detection, it is crucial to follow standardized treatment protocols and avoid scratching or bursting the acne.

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Can people with acne drink milk?

Patients with acne can drink milk. Milk contains high protein, calcium, iron, and zinc, which have certain therapeutic effects on acne. Drinking milk does not exacerbate or cause a recurrence of acne. Acne is related to vigorous secretion of sebaceous glands or local skin infection by Propionibacterium acnes. Once the disease occurs, it must be treated according to standards. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, do not stay up late, and you can take oral and topical anti-inflammatory drugs. Combining red and blue light treatments can hasten recovery. Try not to use cosmetics indiscriminately, especially those that are greasy and likely to clog pores. During treatment, try not to scratch or pop pimples, as this can lead to pigmentation or scarring. (Specific medication should be conducted under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can you drink yogurt for acne?

Acne is mainly related to endocrine disorders, excessive secretion of sebaceous glands, bacterial infections, and other factors. The occurrence of acne is often caused by multiple factors. After developing acne, you can drink yogurt, as yogurt has a beneficial effect for acne patients. However, acne patients should not drink cow's milk, as it can worsen acne. It is recommended that acne patients follow a light diet and avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and they can drink more yogurt.

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Why does acne recur repeatedly?

Acne is a disease caused by overactive sebaceous glands and infection of the skin surface with Propionibacterium acnes. The most common symptoms are the appearance of red papules on the face, which are quite painful, and some directly develop pus heads. Although this disease can be completely cured through formal treatment, it has a high recurrence rate, and the main factor of recurrence is related to one's age group, especially during adolescence and in patients with hormonal imbalances. During the treatment period, it is necessary to avoid spicy and irritating foods for a long time, try not to stay up late, avoid anxiety and tension, and refrain from misusing cosmetics, especially greasy products that can clog pores. After recovery, it is advisable to wash the face with cold or cool water, and avoid using hot water.

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How to remove acne scar bumps

Acne is somewhat related to the vigorous secretion of one's own sebaceous glands. During the treatment process, most people either treat improperly or frequently pick and squeeze their acne, which can lead to scars that are troublesome to treat if broken. If the scar proliferation is not too pronounced and relatively flat, one can visit a reputable hospital's dermatology department for fractional laser treatment. If the scar proliferation is more obvious and raised, medical interventions at a hospital may be necessary, typically involving two to three injections. This can generally soften, flatten, and shrink the scar slightly, but it is impossible to completely remove it. This condition is also somewhat related to individual constitution. During treatment, one should maintain proper dietary and lifestyle habits. During the acne treatment period, try not to pick, squeeze, or scratch the acne to prevent scars from forming.

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The difference between acne and folliculitis

Acne and folliculitis, although both are skin diseases, have significant differences. Firstly, acne is caused by bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes, while folliculitis is mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection. Secondly, their treatments differ. Finally, the symptoms of acne and folliculitis are also different. Generally, folliculitis does not occur frequently, whereas acne does. Folliculitis initially presents as red papules that progress to pustules. Acne, on the other hand, displays various forms including papules, pustules, as well as blackheads and whiteheads.