Nothing is worse than a breakout. That is, nothing is worse than a breakout until the blemishes pass…and you’re left with the annoying discolored reminders of where they once were.
Painfully obvious and unable to be properly concealed by cosmetics, those dark marks seem to take forever to fade. Fortunately, Skin Smart Dermatology has the experience and product lines to help prior breakouts stay exactly where they belong…in the past, not on your face.
Skin Smart Dermatology is a clinical and surgical dermatology practice providing products and services to Lansdale, Jenkintown, Chestnut Hill, Oreland, Abington, Roxborough, Doylestown, Jamison, Warrington, New Britain, Flourtown, Glenside, and other surrounding areas. We provide a patient-centric experience and aim to meet your aesthetic and medical needs with the highest level of care.
And in terms of the imperfections left by old breakouts, we have a number of options for current and potential patients! But first…
Why Do I Still See Dark Spots after a Breakout?
It’s called Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation, and it’s a residual effect of common breakouts. Pigment-producing cells are reacting to the breakout and release excess melanin into the dermis. The result are unappealing patches or marks of pigment darker than the surrounding skin.
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen is a vital part of healing, because the sun’s rays can exacerbate the pigmentation. Time also helps, since the marks do fade eventually. However, as with most things in today’s society, faster is better, so Skin Smart Dermatology is pleased to offer you some good news.
Enough Explanation, What Do I DO About Them?
Skin Smart Dermatology offers a number of products containing Retin A, such as the Sente Dermal Repair Cream or the Retinol Complex 0.5%, which can be used in combination with a high-quality bleaching cream, such as the Lytera Skin Brightening Complex. Dr. Shawe’s Melasma Ultra is also helpful for brightening skin, evening skin tone and helping restore a healthy glow!
Some skin treatments, such as facial peels or microdermabrasions, can also assist in banishing those marks. These processes allow dead cells on the surface of the face to be sloughed off more effectively, allowing Retin A products and other topicals to better permeate the skin.
If you’re tired of being reminded of breakouts from the past, please contact us or request an appointment online. With locations in Wyndmoor and New Britain, our reach extends far throughout the Philadelphia suburbs. Whether it’s a dermatological procedure, an aesthetic treatment, or just an opinion from one of our trusted dermatologists, we are happy to offer you the opportunity to look, and feel, your best. We look forward to seeing you!