Acne and Acne Scares

Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Sebum (oil) that helps keep skin from drying out and dead skin cells plug the pores, which leads to outbreaks of lesions, commonly called pimples or zits.

While acne often makes its presence very known above the skin, the reason it leaves scarring behind actually has to do with what's happening underneath the skin. During a breakout, inflammation is happening underneath your skin. This inflammation causes trauma to skin tissue, leading to scarring.