Acne Scarring

Acne Scarring

Inflammatory acne lesions cause injury and damage to the skin and can result in permanent scars, the severity of which may depend on delays in treating acne patients. 

Severe scarring caused by acne is associated with substantial physical and psychological distress, therefore it is imperative to seek treatment from a medical professional to avoid scarring. 

What are the different types of scarring?

  • Atrophic

  • Boxcar              

  • Ice pick

  • Rolling

  • Hypertrophic/Keloid

  • Dark pigmented spot

Treatment Options

Each type of scar responds to a treatment differently therefore at Skin& a detailed consultation and adequate skin assessment will be taken, following this a treatment plan will be created tailored to your specific needs. In creating this plan your scar type will be considered and a suitable treatment will be recommended. For optimum results a course of treatments is often advised. 

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