Acne scars can result from untreated acne or cysts. Factually speaking, the acne scars can chiefly be categorized into two types: the scars which are caused due to tissue loss, and the scars which are caused by an increment in tissue formation. An increment in tissue formation may result in raised and lumpy scars which are popularly known as hyper tropic or keloid scars. But these types of scars are hereditary more often, and aren't quite common. On the other hand, scars that are caused by tissue loss are quite common, and they can be found in various forms as described below:
Follicular macular atrophy - This type of scar occurs mostly on back or chest. They can be seen as whiteheads which haven't developed as a whole or completely.
Ice-pick scars - This type of scar is small, but a profound indentation is generally found in the cheek. The scar belonging to this type gets its name due to the indentation it resembles like the puncture of an ice-pick.
Depressed fibrotic scars - The scars belonging to Ice-pick could change into a kind of depressed fibrotic scars with time. Similar to ice-pick, even the depressed fibrotic scars have steep sides and sharp edges, but are usually larger and broader at the base.
Atrophic macules - This type of scar is soft when touched, and has a wrinkled base. It often gives a purplish look when newly formed, but this can even fade eventually with time.
Soft scars - This type of scar is gentle and soft when touched, and has sloping edges which blend along with the skin surrounding it.
Boxcar - This type is oval or round in shape, and has sharp as well as vertical edges.
A large variety of treatments are available for curing acne scars. It's recommended that you should consult your dermatologist to understand the best treatment for you.
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