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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Red Mark from Acne
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Red Mark from Acne
by jhflll, Dec 27, 2006 12:00AM
Hello,
About 3 1/2 months ago, I popped a big pimple on my cheek (I know I shouldn't have done it) and it left a red mark. It seems like it will get better for a few weeks become shiny, smooth and light red, then I will accidently let the water hit it in the shower or the mark will get hit playing basketball and it will turn from light red to dark red/purple, almost like a bruise. It has done this several times over the past few months. Is this healing properly? Should I put anything on it or just leave it alone? and finally, does cover-up impede the healing process? Thanks for any info.
John
About 3 1/2 months ago, I popped a big pimple on my cheek (I know I shouldn't have done it) and it left a red mark. It seems like it will get better for a few weeks become shiny, smooth and light red, then I will accidently let the water hit it in the shower or the mark will get hit playing basketball and it will turn from light red to dark red/purple, almost like a bruise. It has done this several times over the past few months. Is this healing properly? Should I put anything on it or just leave it alone? and finally, does cover-up impede the healing process? Thanks for any info.
John
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 27, 2006 12:00AM
, Dec 27, 2006 12:00AM
Leave it alone, and it will fade gradually over the course of a few months. It's best to put nothing extra on it, but cover-up is fine. Popping is by no means a sure cause of permanent scarring.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
