Acne Scarring | Stretch Marks
Acne scarring occurs when severe acne damages the deeper layers of the skin, leaving permanent textural changes or discoloration.
Cause
- Inflammatory acne that disrupts the skin's natural healing process.
- Overproduction or underproduction of collagen during healing.
Symptoms
- Atrophic scars: Depressed scars (ice pick, boxcar, or rolling).
- Hypertrophic scars: Raised, thick scars often on the chest or back.
- Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): Dark marks, especially in darker skin tones.
