Redness after needling treatment

Robin writes, "I had needling done 2 months to my acne scars and the spots are still really red. I have to wear heavy makeup to cover it. Is that normal?"

I hope you realize that without looking, there is not much I can say, and I strongly encourage you to speak to the place where you went for the treatment and/or a skin doctor.

To me two months seems like a long time for the redness to stay.

Accutane dangers

Accutane is a remarkably effective drug for acne but also something that has way too many dangerous side effects. Risks of Accutane have been highlighted over the years and calls for recall made but it continues to be on the market with additional warnings.

Yet another study shows that the medication may actually hurt the heart and the liver. So women suffering from adult acne have very little choice but to take the drug but stay in close contact with their physician so that any problems can be dealt with immediately. And of course, at least two types of birth control should be used to eliminate any possibility of pregnancy.

How to cover acne scars with makeup?

Acne is something that seems to bother almost all women (and some women) and adult acne can lower your self esteem and make you fell unattractive. Unfortunately, despite aggressive marketing by skincare companies, we do not have a cure for acne, though prescription drug Accutane works very well, except that a woman taking Accutane simply cannot get pregnant. The complications with Accutane for women who got pregnant are so serious that there have been deaths and lawsuits.

Therefore, the best way to deal with acne is to mask it, while following a healthy skin regimen. Watch this short video to learn how you can cover your acne with makeup.

More resources on treatment of acne

Acne during pregnancy

Masks for skin with acne