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Acne Scars
What Are Acne Scars?
Even after acne clears, many people are left with scars — raised or pitted skin on your face, back or chest. These marks can become more noticeable with age because of lost collagen, the protein that supports your skin's structure.
Some people are not bothered by acne scars and choose to live with them. But others seek our help for several reasons:
- Improved appearance
- Higher self-esteem and confidence
- Healthier skin
Acne scar symptoms
There are two categories of acne scars, with different appearances:
Raised: Also called hypertrophic or keloid, these scars are usually found on the back or chest. They’re more common among people whose skin has color, such as African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians.
Depressed: These pitted scars often form on the face and are referred to as atrophic. There are three kinds, each with distinctive signs:
- Boxcar: Named for their shape, they look like large, angular pores and usually develop on the cheeks and temples. They’re either deep or shallow.
- Icepick: A classic sign of acne scarring, these deep pits look like a tiny icepick pierced the skin.
- Rolling: Some scars make the skin look wavy.
Acne Scars
Deep acne breakouts can leave scars behind—bumps, pinpricks or depressions with wavy edges or sharp corners that make some people self-conscious.
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