ACNE & ACNE SCARRING
What is Acne and Acne Scarring?
Acne is one of the most common skin concerns, affecting both teenagers and adults. It is a skin condition that happens when your pores get blocked with oil, dead skin, and bacteria. It can show up as spots like blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts—often on your face, chest, shoulders or back. Hormones, stress, diet, and skincare products can all play a role.
Acne can sometimes leave behind marks or scars. These can look like dents, raised bumps, or dark spots, depending on how your skin heals.
– Stimulates collagen to smooth out texture and improve scarring.
– Can be combined with polynucleotides or exosomes for enhanced results.
– Uses your body’s own healing cells to repair damaged skin.
– Often combined with microneedling for deeper acne scars.
– Helps resurface the skin and fade dark marks or pigmentation.
– Especially effective for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
– Regenerative treatments that promote healing, collagen production and improve overall skin quality.
– Ideal for red, uneven, or textured scarring.
– Products with ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, niacinamide & retinoids.
– Helps reduce oil, unclog pores, and prevent breakouts.
– Gently exfoliates the skin to remove dead cells, clear pores, and reduce inflammation. – Great for improving texture and tone.
– Targets acne-causing bacteria and calms inflammation.
– Non-invasive with no downtime.
– Extracts congestion and deeply hydrates the skin.
– Can be combined with mild peels.
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting people of all ages and skin types. While it’s often associated with teenagers, adult acne is increasingly common too. At Dr Noor Aesthetics, we understand how acne can impact not just your skin, but your confidence as well. Here’s a helpful guide to recognising acne and understanding the signs of scarring it may leave behind.
Acne scarring occurs when deep or inflamed spots damage the skin tissue, and the healing process leaves behind visible marks. This is more common with severe acne or when spots are picked or squeezed.
Common types of acne scars include:
Atrophic scars – Indented or sunken scars (e.g. ice-pick or rolling scars)
Hypertrophic scars – Raised, thickened scars that remain within the area of the original spot
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) – Flat dark marks left behind after spots have healed
Redness or uneven skin tone – Especially in lighter skin tones
Adult acne is more common in women than men, often due to hormonal fluctuations throughout different life stages. These changes can increase oil production and trigger breakouts.
Key times when acne may worsen include:
Before periods – many women notice flare-ups in the days leading up to their menstrual cycle.
During pregnancy – especially in the first trimester, hormonal shifts can lead to new or worsened breakouts.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – this common hormonal condition can cause acne, weight gain, and ovarian cysts.
Understanding these triggers can help tailor treatments and manage breakouts more effectively.
While acne can’t always be avoided, certain habits can help reduce breakouts and minimise the risk of scarring:
Keep it simple: Cleanse your skin no more than twice a day using lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser. Over-washing or using hot/cold water can aggravate your skin.
Hands off!: Avoid squeezing spots or picking at blackheads—this can lead to inflammation and long-term scarring.
Choose skin-friendly products: Opt for non-comedogenic (pore-friendly), water-based makeup and skincare to avoid clogging pores.
Remove makeup properly: Always take off makeup before bed to give your skin time to breathe and repair overnight.
Hydrate the right way: If your skin feels dry, use a fragrance-free, water-based moisturiser that won’t block pores.
Move your body, but cleanse after: While exercise doesn’t directly clear acne, it can help with stress and confidence. Just remember to shower soon after to remove sweat that could irritate your skin.
Hair matters too: Wash your hair regularly and try to keep it away from your face, especially if it’s oily.
These small but consistent steps can go a long way in supporting clearer, healthier skin.
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