February 23rd, 2008
Beauty Consultant - About Acne - Part 5 - Types Of Acne Scars
First, some good news about the healing process. As an acne blemish heals, the inflamed area flattens, leaving behind a reddish spot. Though it may look like an acne scar it’s actually a macule - the final stage of an acne lesion. Macules may last for up to six months, but leave no permanent acne scar.
The same holds true for post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation, a darkening of the skin at the site of a healing acne lesion. Most prevalent in African-American, Asian and Latino populations, these spots can last up to 18 months - but may disappear more quickly if you stay out of the sun. Both macules and post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation are considered “pseudo-scarring” because they eventually disappear completely.