Dermarolling on new scars / red acne spots

[tedmosby]

is it ok to roll on new scars?

for example, i had some pimples 2 months ago.

now there are dark red spots which dont seem to go away.

would i cause any harm to my skin if i used the dermaroller?

[SarahVaughter]

Red spots are usually just hyperpigmentation, not scars.

   

  They are OK to roll, provided you do not roll over skin with serious active acne (having pus..).

   

  Many people claim these post pimple or post bug bite pigmentations disappeared after using a dermaroller.

   

  I have also heard that some people use adhesive tape, stick it on the red spots and slowly remove the tape (do not remove it abruptly because this is too harsh for the skin).  I have no idea why should this work or whether it does at all. The action of tape-removal may bring blood to the spot and accelerate healing (just my theory).  I am not advocating this - I just wanted to make you aware that this technique exists.

   

  What I do recommend is using a dermaroller and then applying a cream or spray with Pantothenic Acid or Dexpanthenol. Continue applying the cream or the spray until the spot is (hopefully) gone.