Pitted Acne Scars What are pitted acne scars? Pitted acne scars are a type of ice-pick scar and are characterized by a pitted, indent impression in the skin. Indented acne scars vs pitted acne scars Indented acne scars vs pitted acne scars: How are they different? Pitted acne scars are a type of indented acne […]
Boxcar Scars Why do boxcar scars form? Boxcar acne scars form when long-term, inflammatory acne is healing and the body doesn’t make enough collagen during the healing process. The inflammation and lack of collagen during the acne lesion healing causes the scar to sink more deeply into the skin. What are boxcar scars? Boxcar acne […]
Ice-Pick Scars What are ice pick scars? Ice pick scars are are deep, narrow and pitted. They are a type of atrophic scar, and comprise the majority of atrophic acne scarring, 60-70%. They are deeper and more narrow than boxcar, atrophic, rolling and other acne scar types. Since ice-pick scars are so deep, they are […]
Atrophic Acne Scars What are Atrophic Acne Scars? Atrophic scars are the most common type of acne scarring and occur anytime an acne scar leaves an indent. This means they include flat, thin or depressed scars. Atrophic scar types include Ice Pick scars, Boxcar scars, Rolling & Pitted scars. Treating Atrophic Acne Scars There are […]
Keloid and Hypertrophic Acne Scars: Raised Acne Scars & Treatment Raised Acne Scars Keloid and Hypertrophic are all different types of raised acne scarring. The Journal of Molecular Science’s Rei Ogawa notes, “Keloids and hypertrophic scars are caused by cutaneous injury and irritation, which includes acne. Notably, superficial injuries that do not reach the reticular […]
How to Get Rid of Red Acne Scars There are many different types of acne scarring. Types of Acne Scars: Here are the different types of acne scars: Ice-pick scars – These scars are deep, narrow and pitted. Rolling scars – These are broad depressions with sloping edges. Boxcar scars – These are broad depressions […]
Acne Scar Treatment There are many ways to go about trying to temporarily hide or fix acne scarring, but what I have found most effective is using a research backed, scientifically proven method to remove damaged acne scarring at its root, and work with the body’s natural healing processes to fully heal skin as opposed […]