Differences between Acne Scarring Lesions
Commonly, the mild form of acne observed in most people does not leave scars, or if it does, the scarring heals naturally over time. But people suffering from severe forms of acne such as nodular cystic acne might be left with deep scarring in the skin.
There are also spots and pigmentation related with acne that are not exactly scars but resemble them in appearance. These disappear with time but are evident enough to cause embarrassment. Macules are such pseudo- scars, which can be a consequence of an inflamed acne lesion. A macule is nothing but a flat, red patch that is the final stage of every inflamed lesion. Unlike a scar, a macule might take time to disappear, but once it vanishes, it leaves no trace behind.
Then there is the skin’s discoloration after the resolution of any inflamed acne lesion. It is more frequent in dark skinned people, but might take place in white skin also. This is called “Post inflammatory pigmentation.” It may need treatment by a dermatologist.
According to the shape of tissue, acne scars are classified in two categories. The first type of scar consists of augmented skin tissue, and the others are specified by the decrease in tissue on the site of lesion. An exaggerated growth of scar tissue is called Keloid and is more noticeable in African-Americans. The deep, linear scar derived from acne is called the ice-pick scar. These are very deep and their removal is difficult.
Response to Acne Scars Varies
In some people scars heal quickly while some people form permanent scars. Psychologically, people show different reactions to acne scarring. Some people think about scarring as something normal, while there are others who are worried about even the smallest scar and go to great lengths to get them removed.
More frequent are acne scars resulting from the loss of tissue. These are like the scars left by chicken pox. These scars include ice-pick scars, soft tissue scars and depressed fibrotic scars. Ice-pick scars usually occur on the cheek. These are small but with steep, jagged edges which makes them difficult to treat or cure. Sometimes these tiny scars become quite large and steep, with sharp edges, which are then called depressed fibrotic scars. Then there are soft scars, both superficial and deep. These are small with rolling edges merging with the healthy skin. They are either circular or linear in shape.
Pinching and squeezing acne can also lead to acne scarring. This spreads the infection to nearby skin and harms unhealed tissue, which results in pit-like scars.
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- Cynthia Alleyne
Originally posted 2008-01-27 07:01:18.
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