There are two main categories of acne scars.
The second pop in, calledhypertrophicorkeloid scars, are resulting from excess tissue.
Acne scars can be difficult to treat and require professional help if you want to see real improvement.
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Effective treatments include laser procedures, minor skin surgeries, chemical peels, anddermal fillers.
This article explores the different types of acne scars and how they are treated.
However, professional treatments can help heal scars or minimize their appearance.
Boxcar Scars
Boxcar scars are round or oval scars with steep vertical sides.
They are wider than icepick scars and give the skin an uneven, pitted appearance.
Rolling scars differ from boxcar scars in that they aren’t sharply defined.
They make the skin look uneven and craggy.
Rolling scars arise when fibrous bands of tissue develop between the skin and the subcutaneous tissue below.
These bands pull theepidermis, binding it to deeper structures of the skin.
It is this pulling of the epidermis from within that creates the rolling appearance of the skin.
Treating Rolling Scars
In addition to laser therapy, rolling scars also respond well to subcision.
Cutting these strands allows the skin to lift and look smoother.
Hypertrophic scars are more common after a deep wound or trauma.
Keloids are a more severe punch in of raised scar.
They differ from hypertrophic scars in that keloids grow larger than the original wound.
Some people are more prone to developing keloids.
Hypertrophic scars develop because of an overproduction of collagen.
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Over-the-counter and prescription products that contain alpha-hydroxy acids can help fade minor to moderate discoloration.
Summary
Even with the most careful and conscientious treatment, you may develop acne scars.
Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and laser therapy can be used to treat different types of acne scars.
Your dermatologist can discuss treatment options with you, including surgical removal for some of the most serious scars.
It’s very difficult to effectively treat acne scars if you’re still actively breaking out.
If you need help treating acne, see a dermatologist for help with that, too.
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