Dead skin cells may also be responsible for clogging pores and bacteria, which occur naturally in pores, may begin to accumulate with no way to escape the pore. Some people may be more prone to developing acne or severe acne due to their genetic makeup.

Scarring may occur if pimples are popped, picked at or excessively scrubbed. Avoiding these activities may help prevent scarring, but scarring may occur in some patients regardless. In cases of severe acne, patients may experience a greater deal of scarring than in mild cases of acne. Keeping the skin clean may be the best way to prevent acne and acne scarring. A skin care professional may prescribe treatment or offer advice that may help the scarring.

Treatment is available that may help reduce the appearance of acne scars. Collagen injections or gelatin implants may be effective in reducing the appearance of acne scars.

These treatments are injected into the acne scar and may help to raise the skin level under the scar, making the skin appear and feel smoother. Dermabrasion and dermaplanning may be used to remove acne scars and chemabrasion is a chemical peel that may help to remove acne scars.

Laser resurfacing may also be effective. These treatments remove the top layer of skin, thus aiding in skin regrowth and collagen production.

Microdermabrasion is a skin buffing technique that may be effective in treating mild cases of acne scarring. A skin care professional is the best resource for information regarding acne scar treatment, and may prescribe or recommend other treatments.

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