Acne often leaves small scars where the skin gets a “volcanic” shape.

Physical acne scars are often referred to as “Icepick” scars. This is because the scars tend to cause an indentation in the skin’s surface. There are a range of treatments available. Although quite rare, the medical condition Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis also results in “acne like” depressed scars on the face.

• Ice pick scars: Deep pits, that are the most common and a classic sign of acne scarring.
• Box car scars: Angular scars that usually occur on the temple and cheeks, and can be either superficial or deep, these are similar to chickenpox scars.