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Boxcar Scar

A boxcar scar is a kind of atrophic acne scar, a round or oval depression or pit with sharp edges. The shallow ones are pretty easily treatable, and the deeper ones are difficult to treat. Microdermabrasion, dermabrasion, fillers, chemical peels, laser therapy, microneedling, punch excision, and subcision are the different treatment modalities available. They do not heal on their own but treatment can improve their appearance.

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Is Retino-A effective for cystic acne scar?

Query: Hi doctor, I suffered from cystic acne. I used Clindamycin and Epiduo gel. It cleared my acne, but left black and red marks. I have attached the pictures. Which type of scar is this? Is there any topical cream to remove the marks? Is a chemical peel or Retino A effective for this? I also have some h...  Read Full »


Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. I have also viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are ice pick and boxcar scars (the big ones) of acne. Treatment for the small ice pick (hole-like) scars may ...  Read Full »

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