Living with acne can be difficult, but for many people, the problems continue even after the papules and pustules have disappeared. Acne can leave marks and scars on the skin, and in cases of severe acne, the scars they leave behind can also be very severe and cause great concern.
There are several solutions to correct these scars, although naturally, the best treatment is prevention; that is, they do not form scars. If you suffer from severe acne, we recommend that you see a dermatologist as soon as possible. This is the specialist who will be able to recommend a treatment to relieve acne so that the appearance of scars is greatly avoided.
Acne can cause scarring and leave marks.
Here you can consult the symptoms for which you should visit the doctor and what measures he would recommend.
Undoubtedly, the most severe and visible consequence of acne is scarring, but acne can leave other marks such as pimple marks caused by post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). You can learn more about how to reduce and eliminate these problems in the section titled “Acne and hyperpigmentation
What causes acne scars? What is the cause of pimple marks?
Avoid the temptation to touch blackheads, whiteheads, and other blemishes with your fingers or any other object. When you push too hard on these blemishes (especially ones that aren’t fully formed yet) you can damage the fine veins, glands, and tissues that surround them. This can worsen acne symptoms and increase the risk of scarring.
Scars form when the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, is damaged and the deeper layers of the skin are also affected. The skin is not able to regenerate with the usual efficiency and this wound will be replaced by a granulated tissue that is composed of collagen fibers. These fibers fill the wound from the inside out and facilitate the healing of the damaged skin area. This replacement tissue can heal the wound, but it is also highly visible.
The Different Types of Acne Marks and Scars
Acne can cause atrophic scars, known as “ice pick” scars. There are several different types of scars. The following are those most closely associated with acne:
Atrophic scars
These are sunken or pit scars that are sometimes called “ice pick scars.” They form when the wound does not heal properly and too little binding tissue is produced. The scar then develops beneath the surrounding tissue, forming a small, visible mark (dimple).
Hypertrophic Scars Hypertrophic
Scars can be recognized by an elevation of the skin or scar tissue. Where there was previously an inflamed blemish, the skin produces an “inferior” tissue. It does not have the same structure as healthy tissue and therefore thickens and appears on top of the surrounding skin.
Keloids
When a hypertrophic scar continues to grow and spread to other areas of the skin, it is known as a keloid. Keloid scars are raised and appear reddish-purple on appearance, but this color fades afterward. This type of scar is occasionally caused by acne. It is more frequent than it appears with burns.
