{"id":10309,"date":"2022-02-08T16:46:10","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T16:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo2.skinandcancerinstitute.com.php74-38.phx1-1.websitetestlink.com\/?p=10309"},"modified":"2023-08-04T22:25:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T22:25:29","slug":"treating-acne-scars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skinandcancerinstitute.com\/treating-acne-scars\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Treating Acne Scars"},"content":{"rendered":"

We explored how to avoid getting acne scars in our recent blog post, \u201c<\/span>Can You Clear Acne on Your Own<\/span><\/i>.\u201d That\u2019s where we learned that two (out of six) types of acne\u2013nodules, and cysts\u2013leave SCARS. We learned how to prevent acne scars by seeing a dermatologist for an oral antibiotic. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let us mention at this point that there\u2019s nothing wrong with acne scars if you have them. They\u2019re a natural part of your body\u2019s healing process. With that said, we\u2019ve never met anyone who likes their acne scars, and most people want to know how to get rid of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re one of these people, read on because we have all the information on the latest tech to fade your acne scars into oblivion. <\/span><\/p>\n

How To Fade Acne Scars<\/h2>\n

The first step to getting rid of acne scars is to understand what type of scars those deep under-the-skin nodules and cysts left you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Acne scars come in five basic shapes called boxcar, icepick, rolling, hypertrophic, and keloid. We\u2019ll tell you what each scar looks like and then how to treat it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Acne Scars and How to Treat Them<\/h2>\n

Atrophic scars look like indentations on the skin. They include boxcar, icepick, and rolling scars.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boxcar Scar<\/h2>\n

Looking at the shape of this scar is a bit like looking into a tiny empty box\u2013it\u2019s broad with sharply-defined edges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Icepick Scars<\/h2>\n

These scars are narrow and small and go deep into the skin\u2019s surface. They are often found on the checks. They\u2019re tough to fade and require persistence with treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rolling Scars<\/h2>\n

This type of scar has wavy edges that make it look rolling and uneven.  <\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s an arsenal of treatments for the scars mentioned above, including chemical peels, dermabrasion, dermal fillers, laser therapy, and microneedling. And there are a few treatments you probably haven\u2019t heard of like:<\/span><\/p>\n