Even after lesions have healed, they can leave behind permanent reminders. While itâs difficult to avoid acne scarring completely, understanding the inner workings of your skin can help you minimize long-term damage.
What causes acne scarring? In the simplest of terms, acne scars are visible reminders of injury and tissue repair. When tissue suffers an injury, the body rushes its ârepair teamâ to the injury site. This specialized team includes white blood cells and an array of inflammatory molecules that work to fight infection and heal damaged tissue. Once the infection is gone, however, the tissue canât always be restored to its former state.
Who is most susceptible to acne scars? How and why people end up with acne scars is not completely understood. View the rest of this article
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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