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Can you please explain why some people's acne scars turn into indentations on the face?
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Icepick scars: Indentations secondary to acne are due to contracture of the scar tissues and occurs during the latter part of the healing from getting an infection.
Answered 8/22/2013
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Genetics: And depth of wound. Deeper the cysts of acne, the more likely a scar will form as a result of healing.
Answered 9/10/2013
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