Dermabrasion and laser treatment for pimple marks

Pimples are a very common occurrence due to the nature of our skin. Normal, healthy skin keeps itself refreshed by continuously shedding dead skin cells. Sometimes these dead cells are trapped by sebum, an oil-like substance produced by sebaceous glands (oil glands) inside our pores. These trapped cells block the pore, leading to a build-up of sebum, which creates a breeding ground for bacteria. Pimples are more common during adolescence, since our skin becomes thicker during puberty. As each contains bacteria, it is infectious and you should never forcibly squeeze a pimple. This will only lead to the formation of additional pimples in the nearby skin. When your pimples burst, they most often leave you with dark spots on the face. This happens because the pimples reach deep into your skin tissue, and when they burst they can take some tissue with them. This leads to small scars that have appeared as ‘spots’ on your skin.

Some studies have been conducted on using Vitamin E and onion extracts to treat such spots. However, the results were inconclusive. The sort of pimple spots that you have are best treated with cosmetic procedures, such as dermabrasion. Here, the top layer of the scarred skin is removed by sanding it. This removes damaged skin cells and encourages the body’s natural healing process. However, this procedure can be extremely painful and the skin requires months to heal. A less painful procedure called chemical peeling blisters the surface of the skin in small areas, removing the outmost layer and leaving behind visibly smoother skin. Perhaps the most popular choice involves laser treatment.  Small bursts of light energy are used to burn away the pimples posts. Then your body naturally heals the micro-burns, helping it return to its natural color.

You can also try some biological skin treatments after consulting your dermatologist. Topical creams and ointments are available that contain a substance extracted from sea snails called ‘mucin’. This natural substance uses enzymes and biological processes to replace the damaged skin and speed up your body’s natural healing process. You can also find over-the-counter products that contain an acid form of vitamin A and work by promoting the growth of collagen. Some products normally used for wrinkles may also help you in filling up the tiny pimple spots on your face. In the earlier stages of scarring, aloe vera gel has proved to be effective in speeding up healing and providing a smooth skin.