Red acne scars are termed PIE or post inflammatory erythema. Macular erythema refers to the same condition.
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By definition these scars have not contour changes. The majority of PIE will fade within 3 to 6 months. 20% can linger on for many years.
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The most common cause is acne. PIE or post inflammatory erythema is a term used to describe red acne scars that linger after pimples. Redness is due to both increased blood vessels & in some cases pigment. By definition PIE is flat, unlike true scarring which has contour changes.
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For true cases of PIE, the stand out treatment is vascular laser. This laser targets red marks, without breaking the surface of the skin.
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Dr Davin Lim,
Dermatologist AUS 🇦🇺
@Cutis_dermatology @theformulated
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18 дек 2023
