Skin & Laser
Acne & Acne Scars
Acne can affect teenagers and adults and may lead to persistent redness, pigmentation or scarring.
Assessment of both active acne and acne scars helps guide treatment according to the type, severity and underlying contributing factors.
Acne Assessment
The consultation may consider:
- Blackheads and whiteheads
- Inflammatory acne
- Hormonal pattern
- Distribution of breakouts
- Skin sensitivity
- Previous treatment
- Medications
- Skincare routine
- Lifestyle factors
Different Types of Acne Scars
Acne can leave different types of scarring, including:
- Rolling scars
- Boxcar scars
- Ice-pick scars
- Post-inflammatory pigmentation
- Persistent redness
Different scar types may require different treatment approaches.
Treatment Planning
Depending on the clinical findings, management may include:
- Medical acne treatment
- Prescription or non-prescription skincare
- Treatment of pigmentation or redness
- Scar-directed procedures
- Collagen-stimulating treatments
- Skin rejuvenation
- Referral where appropriate
Active acne may need to be controlled before certain scar treatments are considered. Scar improvement varies and complete removal cannot be guaranteed.
Next step
Arrange a consultation
Assessment in person is the only way to work out what is causing a skin concern and what can reasonably be done about it. Fees are explained before anything is arranged.
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information only and is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for individual medical advice. Conditions that look similar can have different causes, and what is suitable for one person may not be suitable for another. If you are unwell, in significant pain, or worried about a rapidly changing symptom, seek medical care promptly. In an emergency call 000.
- Written for patients by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori, cosmetic physician & skin cancer doctor
- Medically reviewed by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori (MD, FRACGP, FACCSM), AHPRA MED0002097300
- Last medically reviewed