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Whats the difference between post inflammatory acne and scar? can you have both? my skin has smooth area brown some have tiny bumps do i have both?

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Difference : Post inflammatory will show as darker areas (color change on skin). Scars will appear as firm raises or indented areas that. See a dermatologist who will treat both components if present as well as active acne that can lead to both.

Answered 11/4/2013

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A member asked:

Whats the difference between post inflammatory acne and scar? can you have both? my skin has smooth area brown some have tiny bumps do i have both?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Coyle Connolly answered

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