Acne Scars

scars are the result of within the of brought on by acne. The scar is created by an abnormal form of healing.

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About Acne Scarring

can lead to scarring, especially if it is severe. Scars can form when heal. The wounds caused by acne are found in the deeper layers of and they can heal in very different ways. Whereas some people only have small, flat scars that are hardly noticeable, others have clearly visible indented scars (“pock marks”) on their face. Acne scars can be divided into the following categories:

scars: If an does not heal properly, not enough is made. The scar then forms beneath the surrounding , creating a dent in the . People who do not squeeze their are less likely to get these scars. Hypertrophic scars: These raised scars can form on your , back or , particularly in people who have severe . They develop if too much is produced while the is healing. This type of scar is less common. scars: scars also form when too much is made. Unlike hypertrophic scars, however, they are bigger than the original inflamed area. This is a very rare type of scarring.

Regularly squeezing and can increase the likelihood of scarring…