Acne/ Pimples

Acne/Pimples is a skin condition which impacts both mood and confidence. Even when acne symptoms are brought under control, there can be acne-related scarring. This may leave unwanted bumps, pigmentation and red marks which refuse to go away without treatment.

Causes of Acne scarring

Acne consists of blackheads, whiteheads and deeper pustules such as cysts. Whereas blackheads and whiteheads denote a more superficial infection, cysts are infections which go deeper into the dermis.

When blackheads or whitehead spots 'break', the pore swells and the follicle wall ruptures close to the skin's surface. This usually means that the lesion heals quickly, and that there is no scar left behind afterwards.

When a cyst 'breaks', however, the follicle wall ruptures deeper in the dermis. This results in the infection spilling out underneath the skin, affecting healthy skin tissue. To combat the infection in the dermis, the skin produces more collagen; but this quick-fix healing solution can lead to permanent scarring and long-term pigmentation.