Acne scars can be the result of untreated acne or cysts. In fact, acne scars can be mainly classified into two types: scars caused by tissue loss and scars caused by increased tissue formation. An increase in tissue formation can result in raised, bumpy scars which are popularly known as hypertrophic or keloid scars. But these types of scars are more often hereditary and are not very common. On the other hand, scars caused by tissue loss are quite common and can be found in various forms, as described below:

Follicular macular atrophy: This type of scar occurs mainly on the back or chest. They can be seen as whiteheads that have not fully or fully developed.

Ice Pick Scars – This type of scar is small, but is usually found as a deep indentation on the cheek. The scar belonging to this type gets its name from the indentation that resembles the puncture of an ice pick.

Depressed Fibrotic Scars: Scars belonging to Ice-pick could turn into a kind of depressed fibrotic scars over time. Similar to the ice pick, even depressed fibrotic scars have steep sides and sharp edges, but are often larger and broader at the base.

Atrophic macules: This type of scar is smooth to the touch and has a wrinkled base. It often gives a purplish appearance when first formed, but this can even fade over time.

Soft scars: This type of scar is soft to the touch and has sloping edges that blend into the surrounding skin.

Boxcar: This type is oval or round in shape and has sharp, vertical edges.

There is a wide variety of treatments available to heal acne scars. It is recommended that you consult your dermatologist to understand the best treatment for you.