Ice Pick Scars
Ice Pick Scars are deep, narrow scars that look like small puncture marks and are hard to treat.
Boxcar Scars
Boxcar scars are wide, shallow or medium-depth marks with sharp edges on the skin.
Rolling Scars
Rolling scars appear as broad, wavy indentations caused by fibrous bands under the skin.
Atrophic Scars
Atrophic scars refer to sunken acne scars caused by volume or tissue loss.
Hypertrophic or Raised Scars
These are thick, raised scars that stay within the original acne site.
Keloid Scars
Keloids are raised scars that grow beyond the original acne area and may be genetic.
Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE)
PIE appears as pink or red marks left behind after acne heals, especially in fair skin.
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
PIH shows up as dark spots after acne, more common in deeper skin tones.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia & Milia
These are small raised bumps from oil glands or keratin, often mistaken for acne.




