Different Types of Acne Scar

There are different types of acne scars, and different treatments for each.

It is important that all the acne is clear before treating scarring. Otherwise, new scars form and the procedures are wasted.
Before you look over some of the FDA approved treatments though, you should always remember to be realistic with your expectations.

And now, look at the different types of acne scar:

Ice Pick Scars

Ice pick scars are sharp scars that make the skin appear it has been punctured with an ice-pick.
These scars are the most common acne scars that occur on the cheeks.



They are usually narrower than 2 mm and extend into the deep dermis or subcutaneous layer.
The best treatment for ice pick scars is Excision treatment .
Icepick scars are usually too deep to correct with skin resurfacing treatments such as Dermabrasion or laser resurfacing.

Boxscar Scars

Boxcar scars are angular scars that have sharp vertical edges and can be superficial or deep. They are also very similar to the scars left by Chickenpox.


Deep boxcar scars require treatment techniques like punch excision.

Rolling Scars

Rolling scars give the skin a wave-like appearance.




The damage is under the surface of the skin which can appear normal. Subcutaneous incision, also known as Subcision is used to break up the fibrous bands that cause rolling scars.

Hypertrophyc Scars

Hypertrophic scars are thickened scars, and may be associated with some of the more severe types of cystic acne. Generally a combination approach is necessary to obtain good results in the treatment of hypertrophic scars. They requires medical attention, and a doctor can help you find the treatment that will work best for you.



In some cases the scar can be removed by laser treatments, but this is only in more serious cases where the scars are deep.
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If you have no time or money for surgical procedures, your goal is to find a medication that is designed to diminish, if not remove altogether, the scarring that has occurred on the skin. However, the first step to eliminate scar is to know the different types of acne scar and wich lesion you have on your skin.

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