Wrinkles and Crepey Skin
Cosmetic Dermatology: Body
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Cosmetic Dermatology: Face
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What are acne scars?
If you’ve had a history of or currently have acne, especially with painful cysts or long-lasting bumps, you may have acne scars that are leftover. Your scars can look like big pores or divots in the skin (we call those ice pick scars) or they may look like wide depressions/little dents (boxcar scars) in the skin. Acne may also leave red and dark spots, and while they are not technically scars, they are common and can be treated effectively. Rarely, acne bumps can also lead to keloid types of scars, which are usually raised, hard, and darker in color. Research shows that the longer the acne bump is present, the more likely it is to leave a scar.
If you have acne scars that make you feel uncomfortable, you might want to consider scar treatment. A Board-certified dermatologist can tell you what type of treatment may help diminish the appearance of your scars. Schedule an appointment with Steele Dermatology online or give us a call at (770) 464-6000.
Cosmetic Dermatology: Body
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What causes acne scars?
When you have acne bumps that are very inflamed, think of it like a fire. That fire can burn the normal skin tissue around it. As a result, once the fire is extinguished (or the acne bump goes away), it can leave a permanent loss of normal skin tissue, which looks like a dent or hole. They are permanent, i.e. they won’t go away unless you have some sort of treatment. Red and dark spots may go away on their own over time, assuming that the underlying acne is treated.
Where do you get acne scars?
You may have acne scars anywhere you have acne – the face, chest, back, shoulders, etc.