Acne Redness at Im Isak Dermatology: What Are the Prevention Methods and Effective Treatment Options?

What is acne redness?

Acne redness, also called acne red marks or acne flushing, is known as the most common aftereffect of acne.

Acne redness occurs during the process in which inflammatory acne develops due to acne-causing bacteria. As existing dermal capillaries are destroyed, new capillaries proliferate and expand to replace them, leaving temporary red marks. Red marks may also remain when red blood cells are deposited in the surrounding tissue during acne extraction.

In general, it disappears after about six months, but in some cases it may turn into a brownish form due to pigmentation. This tends to occur more often when inflammation was severe or when the inflamed area was frequently exposed to ultraviolet light.

Redness is often confused with acne scars, but redness usually goes away naturally over time, whereas acne scars may take a long time to fade or may not disappear permanently.

Reasons and symptoms of redness

The causes of acne redness include leaving acne untreated for a long time, irritating the skin by excessively extracting acne, severe inflammation that prevents the normal regeneration process, acne that persists in one area for a long time, or acne that recurs repeatedly.

When inflammation occurs in the skin, it becomes weaker than normal skin. At this time, the body judges the weakened skin as an emergency and rapidly delivers large amounts of nutrients and recovery substances through the blood vessels. Because of this, red marks appear in areas where blood vessels are densely distributed.

What are the symptoms of acne redness?

1. Skin redness

2. Itching

3. Pain

4. Acne scars

5. Pigmentation

6. Proliferation of acne-causing bacteria

Who is acne redness treatment for?

To aid recovery in inflamed skin, a large amount of nutrients and recovery substances are delivered through the blood vessels in a short time. As a result, the blood vessels become more visible and the affected area appears red. This is acne redness (acne flushing). So, what kind of skin is treated for redness?

• When scars remain in the area where acne occurred

• When red marks remain in the area where acne appeared and then disappeared

• When inflammation has developed in the skin

Treatment methods for acne redness

To treat acne redness effectively and quickly, vascular laser treatment is recommended.

1. Vbeam Perfecta

Vbeam Perfecta is a laser effective for treating vascular lesions. It works by concentrating on red deposited pigment and selectively destroying excessively enlarged capillaries.

Vbeam Perfecta has the advantage of enabling treatment in a short time. It also works not only on skin that has turned red due to acne, but also on acne-causing bacteria, giving it an effect of treating acne itself. In addition, it offers advantages such as being a procedure that can be performed without bruising and allowing quick recovery and return to daily life through a cooling device.

2. TheraClear

TheraClear is a laser with the advantage of improving acne across all skin types.

Because it reduces redness caused by acne, it is effective for treating acne redness, and like Vbeam Perfecta, it can show treatment effects quickly. The treatment is performed by cleansing the pores to remove the cause of acne and then directing the laser at the affected area.

How to prevent acne redness

What should you do to prevent acne redness?

1. Consistently and frequently reapply moisturizer and sunscreen.

2. If acne appears, do not touch it with your hands and visit a dermatology clinic promptly for treatment.

3. Create a healthy skin environment through proper eating habits.

4. Maintain your body’s immunity through healthy stress relief and sleep habits.

5. Minimize all friction and irritation applied to the skin, from your hands to your mask.

Imisak Theme Dermatology provides 1:1 customized treatment based on more than 600,000 clinical cases. In addition, we continuously add and replace premium laser equipment for treating acne and acne marks, and we strive to minimize side effects while providing satisfying treatment with high effectiveness. If you are concerned about acne redness, please visit us, consult with a specialist, and work toward clearer and brighter skin.