Preventing and Treating Scarring

I'm worried about scarring from current breakouts. What can be done to prevent permanent marks while treating the active issues?

Preventing scarring starts with proper treatment of active breakouts and absolutely not picking or squeezing, which is easier said than done. Professional treatment helps because it addresses inflammation more effectively, which reduces the likelihood of scarring. There are also specific treatments that can minimize scarring risk while simultaneously treating active breakouts. Early intervention is really important - the longer inflammation persists, the higher the scarring risk becomes.

This was actually one of my main concerns too because I already had some scarring from years of dealing with this on my own. The professionals who handled my IPL treatment for acne addressed both active breakouts and existing marks simultaneously. The technology they used helped with both issues, which was a huge relief. They also gave me specific guidance on proper skincare at home to support healing and prevent new scarring. Starting proper treatment sooner rather than later really does make a difference in preventing permanent marks, so don't wait until the damage is already done like I did.