How to remove red marks from acne
Nov 15, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
In general, "pimples" refer to acne. Red marks left by acne can be removed through dietary adjustments, medication, photorejuvenation, fractional laser therapy, and microneedling. It is recommended to perform these treatments under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure safety and proper procedure. In daily life, maintain clean and dry skin, pay attention to sun protection, and avoid using cosmetics and skincare products containing irritating ingredients.
Generally speaking, "pimples" refer to acne. Red marks left by acne can be removed through dietary adjustments, medication, photorejuvenation, fractional laser therapy, and microneedling. It is recommended to perform these procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure safety and proper practice. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Dietary Adjustments
Routine diet can be appropriately adjusted by consuming more fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, while reducing intake of spicy, greasy, and sweet foods. This helps promote skin repair and metabolism, thereby reducing red marks.
2. Medication
Patients are advised to use medications such as vitamin E cream, hydroquinone cream, or centella asiatica glycoside ointment under medical supervision to reduce inflammatory responses, repair the skin barrier, and fade red marks left by acne.
3. Photorejuvenation (Intense Pulsed Light, IPL)
Photorejuvenation uses broad-spectrum pulsed light on acne-affected areas to break down and metabolize red marks. The typical reference cost is 2,000–5,000 RMB per session. Noticeable improvement usually appears within 3–7 days, although side effects such as hyperpigmentation and dry skin may occur.
4. Fractional Laser Therapy
Fractional laser therapy uses the photothermal effect of lasers to target the dermis layer of the skin, stimulating collagen production to remove acne-related red marks. The typical reference cost is 3,000–5,000 RMB per session. Improvement is generally seen within 1–2 weeks, though adverse reactions such as redness and pain may occur.
5. Microneedling
Microneedling involves using tiny needles to stimulate the skin and promote collagen production, thereby fading red marks. The typical reference cost is 3,000–5,000 RMB per session. Improvement is usually observed within 5–7 days, although symptoms such as skin sensitivity and redness may accompany treatment.
In daily life, it is important to keep the skin clean and dry, protect against sun exposure, and avoid using cosmetics and skincare products containing irritating ingredients to prevent additional burden on the skin.
