The causes of severe acne have never been completely understood, but they often lead to permanent scarring of the skin. When a pimple becomes inflamed, the infection and stretching causes the skin to become damaged and in some cases it may leave a permanent mark....
Acne scars can sometimes be worse than the acne itself. Even after an inflammation dies down, acne scarring can leave the skin discolored and pock-marked. However, unless the scars are deep, scars of any kind will eventually fade with time as your skin heals and...