Can my Acne Scars Be Considered Old?

asked 3 years ago by JCDu in Burnaby, BC, Canada
Latest answer by William Ting, MD
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I've had acne since around 3 years now, and I am still getting breakouts. Sometime in the last 2 years or so, I have been scarring along with (I think) open pores. Now, I was just wondering if these scars (1-2 years old) are considered "old" and permanent scars. There are quite a few scars and a lot of open pores on my cheeks, but most of them aren't all that deep. What type of treatment would be best for them?

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Comprehensive approach to acne scarring addressing pigmentation and textural changes

There are a couple components to acne scarring. One of them is post-inflammatory pigmentation or redness, which will fade with time, particularly with consistent daily sun protection, topical retinoid and hydroquinone prescribed by your board-certified dermatologist. On the other hand, textural scarring such as hypertrophic or atrophic scarring are more challenging to treat. Hypertrophic or keloidal scarring along jawlines can be treated with intralesional steroid. Deep atrophic scarring can... more

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