Lets see what is an Acne first before going into Acne Scars. Acne refers to lesions or pimples caused when the hair follicles on the skin become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. A plugged follicle is the perfect place for bacteria to grow and create the red bumps and pus-filled red bumps known as pimples. The usual bacteria that causes acne is called Propionibacterium acnes. Hormonal changes during the teen years often cause increased oil production that contributes to the problem.

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