Acne Scaring
Acne scars are permanent textural changes and indentations that occur on the skin due to severe acne, often appearing on the face, back, or chest. They are caused by the body’s natural healing process after deep acne lesions damage underlying tissues, leading to either a loss or an overproduction of collagen.
Type of Scar
Types of acne scars:
Atrophic scars: These are depressed scars, often categorized as:
Boxcar scars: Broad depressed scars with well-defined edges.
Ice-pick scars: Deep and narrow scars that extend into the lower layer of the skin.
Rolling scars: Broad depressed scars with a sloping edge.
Hypertrophic scars: These are raised scars that are caused by an overproduction of collagen during healing.
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