Why Acne Scars Are Red/Purple
Skin That Is Healing from Acne Lesions Is More Transparent and Contains More Tiny Blood Vessels, Which Show Through as Red
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Why Do Raised Scars Affect Darker-skinned People More than Lighter-skinned People?
It’s More about Ethnicity than Skin Color. Non-Caucasians Tend to Develop Raised Scars More Often than Caucasians, Likely for Genetic Reasons
Picking at Pimples Leads to Scars
Picking at Your Skin Is Is One of the Worst Things You Can Do When It Comes to Scarring. Seek Help If You Feel the Urge to Pick Compulsively.
Is There Anything You Can Eat or Take Orally to Help Prevent or Treat Acne Scars?
Eat a Colorful Diet Rich in Fruits, Veggies, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Get Your Vitamin D and Zinc Levels Checked, and Consider Collagen Supplements
Does Isotretinoin (Accutane®) Cause Raised Scars?
Probably Not, but to Be on the Safe Side, Consider Avoiding Invasive Procedures like Ablative Laser Treatment and Dermabrasion until You’ve Been off Isotretinoin for 6-12 Months
Are Some Ethnicities More Prone to Indented Acne Scars?
All Races and Ethnicities Get Indented Acne Scars. There Is Not Enough Data to Tell If Any Ethnic Group Is More Prone to These Types of Scars.
Do Acne Scars Fade with Time?
About a Third of Acne Scars Will Disappear on Their Own Within 6 Months. The Rest Are Likely Permanent but May Fade a Little over Time.
Are Acne Scars More Common in Males or Females?
Both Sexes Are about Equally Prone to Acne Scars
How Acne Scars Affect Self-esteem and What You Can Do About It
Having Acne Scars Can Lower Self-esteem. If This Is an Issue for You, Treat Your Acne Early to Prevent New Scars, Explore Scar Repair Options, and Work Toward Self-acceptance.