| | There is only one thing I hate more than acne -- acne scars. Unfortunately, I scar easily (something my children seem to have inherited from me). Even a relatively small pimple can cause a depressed scar. Ugh! If you're dealing with residual scars (or are hoping to prevent them) this week's newsletter is for you. Keep up with those treatments this week! ~ Angela | | What Causes Scarring? I'm a reformed (usually) pimple-popper. I really used to go nuts picking and squeezing at my skin. But I've noticed that even pimples I've never touched can cause a scar. Why? | Acne Scar Treatments As of yet, we don't have any 100% perfect scar treatment techniques. That's the bad news. The good news is, there are treatments that can greatly improve scarring. | Acne Scar Types Acne scars can be raised, depressed, pitted, or simply discoloration. The type of scarring dictates the type of treatment needed. | How To Prevent Scarring Of course, we never want to develop scarring in the first place. While we might not be able to prevent all scarring, there are definitely steps we can take to minimize it. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Acne newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com | | | | On The Blog | | | Follow me on: | | | | Advertisement | |
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