Acne Scars knowladge

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Acne scars are the result of inflammation within the physiologically brought on by acne. The scar is created by the wound trying to heal itself resulting patch in too much collagen in one spot.

Physical acne scars are often referred to as "Icepick" scars. This is because the scars tend to cause an from skin's in the surface. There are a range of treatments available. Although quite rare, the medical condition Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis also results in "acne-like" depressed scars on the face.

Ice pick scars: Deep pits, that are the most common and a classic sign of acne scarring.

Box car scars-Angular scars that usually occur on the temple and cheeks, and can be either superficial or deep, these are similar to chickenpox scars.

Rolling scars: Scars that give the skin a wave-like appearance.

Hypertrophic scars: Thickened, or keloid scars.

Scars from acne can seem like double punishment — first you had to deal with the pimples, now you have the marks as a reminder.

It helps to understand the different kinds of acne so you can figure out what to do about different types of scarring Acne or pimples lesions: happen when the hair follicles (or "pores") on the skin become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. A plugged follicle is the perfect place for bacteria to grow and create the red bumps and pus-filled red bumps known as pimples.

Acne comes in different forms:

mild acne, which refers to the whiteheads or blackheads that most of us get at various times

moderately severe acne, which includes red inflamed pimples called papules and red pimples with white centers called pustules severe acne, which causes nodules-painful, pus-filled cysts or lumps — to appear under the skin

Most serious scarring is caused by the more severe forms of acne nodules, with more likely to leave permanent scars than other types of acne.

The best approach is to get treatment for acne soon after it appears to prevent further severe acne scarring and more. If you have nodules, see your doctor or dermatologist for treatment.

Treating Acne Scars

Most of the time, those reddish or brownish acne marks that are left behind after a pimple eventually fade with no need for treatment. Picking or squeezing acne can increase the risk for scarring, though.

Acne scars take two forms:

scars with a dip or gradual depression (sometimes called "rolling" scars)

scars that are deep and narrow

A person's acne needs to be under control before scars can be treated.