Types Of Acne Scarring
83Learn How To Recognize The Types Of Acne Scarring
When we begin puberty we are excited to begin a new cycle in our lives. It is the time that we become young adults and we start to see the world differently and feel differently. Not only are we finally getting taller then the other people around us and growing in important features that will define us later in life - but we also feel more confident about ourselves. That is until the negatives of puberty start to show.
One of the worst things about puberty is acne. Some go through it in small stages and others will have large breakouts for many years. This medical condition will affect most people. It is not always understood why it will affect them and why some people will have severe acne that will cause scarring of the face. During acne scarring the collagen in the skin is damaged from inflammation that will change the way that the skin looks.
There are different types of acne scarring. They are atrophic scarring, ice pick scarring, and hypertrophy scarring.
Boxcar Scarring
These scars are depressed, steeply angled, and round shaped. They look very close to chickenpox scars.
Ice Pick Scarring
These scars have steep edged and are deep pitted into the skin.
Hypertrophic Scarring
These scars are more often found on the chest and back. They can be found on the surface of the skin and are thick and lumpy.
All of these scarrings (except for hypertrophy scarring) will occur more commonly on the face. When this happens they are defined as face acne scars. One of the most common signs of acne scars is discoloration. This is easy to treat - but it may take up to several years for them to completely fade away.
The color changes in these scars are categorized in three ways: post inflammatory erythema (purple and pink patches where the acne is), post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (black and brown patches), and post inflammatory hypopigmentation (white marks where the acne has healed). Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation will usually affect those with darker skin or those who have the ability to tan easily. Tanning will worsen the look of acne.
Acne Treatments To Consider
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