acne scar
Skin's crater memory
An acne scar is permanent skin damage left behind after severe acne heals.
These marks range from shallow depressions to deep pits or raised tissue, depending on how the skin repairs itself.
Unlike temporary discoloration that fades, true acne scars involve structural changes to the skin: She's considering laser treatment for her acne scars.
- pockmarkDepressed scar from infection
- blemishVisible flaw or mark
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- pittedSeed removed, or opposed
- textureSurface tactile quality
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