Acne Scars & Marks — Symptoms

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Red marks, brown pigmentation, and pitted scars remaining after acne inflammation

What is Acne Scars & Marks?

Red marks, brown pigmentation, and pitted scars remaining after acne inflammation

Red marks (post-inflammatory erythema) fade within months, but pitted scars (ice pick, rolling, boxcar) may require in-clinic care.

Main causes & characteristics

Acne scars appear as indentations when inflammation damages the skin down to the dermis and the tissue fills in insufficiently during recovery, as brown marks when melanin remains, and as red marks when blood vessel dilation remains. Indented scars are categorized into icepick, rolling, and boxcar shapes, and they are known to change slowly with surface care alone.

How to manage

Red marks and brown pigment marks can fade over several months with soothing and tone-evening ingredients and sun protection. Indented scars, on the other hand, are the domain of dermatology clinic care such as microneedling and lasers, so it is recommended to decide the method suited to their shape and depth through a consultation with a dermatologist.

Good to know alongside

It connects with post-inflammatory erythema, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dermal collagen damage, and in-clinic microneedling. Not forcibly squeezing early acne inflammation before it sets into a scar is important.

Everyday care tips

Not squeezing acne by hand or with tools, and paying more attention to sun protection on areas with marks, can help reduce the darkening of brown marks.

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What is Acne Scars & Marks?
Red marks, brown pigmentation, and pitted scars remaining after acne inflammation. Red marks (post-inflammatory erythema) fade within months, but pitted scars (ice pick, rolling, boxcar) may require in-clinic care.

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SKINROUTE is not a medical device or healthcare provider. All content is general skincare information for reference only. If you have concerns about your skin, please consult a board-certified dermatologist.