Most acne scars are caused by inflamed or hormonal cystic acne. Cysts occur when the pores are clogged from oil, skin cells, and bacteria. As the pore fills and becomes inflamed, it causes a break to the wall of the follicle. When the break occurs deep in the skin, the contents of the pore makes its way into the dermis below the skin’s surface. Healthy tissue is destroyed, and scars result when the skin tries to repair itself.
How to Prevent Acne Scarring
The only way to prevent acne scars is to prevent the inflammatory breakouts that cause them. Even if you have only a light case of blackhead acne, it is important to treat your skin condition before it can progress to a more serious form of acne. Never pick at blackheads or squeeze pimples, as this can result in the release of the pore’s contents into the dermis below. This can also damage the surrounding tissue on the surface of the skin. Using an acne skincare program from Clearogen will help prevent acne scars by:
- Cleaning excess oil from pores, as this can lead to buildup and more serious forms of acne
- Preventing the excess production of sebum that causes blackheads, whiteheads, and other forms of acne to occur
- Providing preventive treatment that will keep initial breakouts from recurring once your current acne is gone