Article: Acne Scars ? Cause, Prevention And Treatment

Acne Scars ? Cause, Prevention And Treatment

Acne affects as much as 80% of teenagers and others in their early twenties, while most get out with only a few minor acne scars, some even without any at all; there is also a notable percentage that suffers from acne scars.



There are two types of skin problems caused by acne that can be recognized as acne scars, one is the red pigmentation that appears after acne has healed. These contrary to popular belief, are not scars, rather, these are post-inflammatory lesions which occurs as the acne heals, and these can be present for up to 6-12 months. If however the pigmentation that you see lasts longer than the said period, you may be facing acne scars.



Acne scars come from connective tissue that the body uses to repair damage done to a certain area. Together with...
 

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Acne Scars ? Cause, Prevention And Treatment

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