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| - | How are you all steemians? I hope you all steemians will be safe and sound by the grace of Allah Almighty and I'm fine too Alhamdulillah. Today I am here to share my participation in the contest organized by @abdullahw2. > Acne Scars |

What do you know about acne scars? When they occurs?

| - | ![1000059714.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUsR8hSEqw3kp7vVp31cJMzkG6XfT9fUr1CcR5ZGgqoMF/1000059714.jpg) [LINK](https://pixabay.com/photos/acne-pores-skin-pimple-female-1606765/) The acne scars are the marks which are left on our skin when the skin heal from a lesion. The acne scars occur due to the inflammation and which results in the damage of the skin.The acne on the skin can cause destruction of the collagen matrix and elastin and these are very important for the elasticity of the skin.There are various kinds of the acne which left the acne a scars like atrophic, keloids and hypertrophic. When the depression in the skin occurs it can results in the atrophic scars on tha skin. They are further classified into different categories.Some kinds of the atrophic scars are deep and narrow and others are wider in their sizes. When the healing process of the skin starts and during this healing process when the collagen synthesis is too high than normal. |

Have you ever experienced acne scars? How did it affect confidence and self-esteem?

| - | ![1000059716.webp](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTHq7wfKbt47488H6g5dZLkPCDUE23kBmpn6Y6EHt98MQ/1000059716.webp) [Link](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/boils-acne-oily-skin-skin-blemishes-6764773/) Many of the people who has acne scars on their skin, they feel conscious about their appearance.The scars are the reminders of the acne struggles and this can cause feeling of embarrassment. This feeling of embarrassment can affect the social interaction because the individuals who face acne scars on their skin avoid social interaction with the people in some functions or situations. Some studies have shown that the individuals who experience the acne scars on their skin experience anxiety, depression and also face decrease self confidence. The loss of confidence can affect the social interaction with the people. |

What are some effective ways to reduce or treat acne scars?

| - | There is a variety of the treatment methods to treat acne and acne scars.The topical application is teg most common treatment of the acne scars such as AHAs and many others. Such applications can improve the texture of the skin. They work to fade the appearance of the acne scars. There are some methods to treat the appearance of the scars on the skin by using the chemicals. In such treatments the chemicals on the skin are applied to reduce the acne scars by exfoliating the skin. |

Do you think acne scars should be embraced as part of self-acceptance, or should people focus on treatments? Why?

| - | ![1000059715.webp](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYNCKirjaJRgzguZJU8Wk7UgGSjyCVuDqLGdYbua3pyqu/1000059715.webp) [LINK](https://pixabay.com/vectors/dermatologist-skin-dermatology-6853066/) In my opinion, embracing the scars can be a good act of self acceptance. The acne scars can be the capability to face the challenges. In my opinion, the people should be encouraged to love their appearance as they are. This can improve the self confidence.In some cultures, the presence of the acne scars is considered the sign of beauty. In some cases, the appearance of.the acne scars can cause a sense of insecurity. In my opinion it will be good to treat the scars and it can boost our self confidence if we have clear skin. Some studies have shown that the individuals who experience the acne scars on their skin experience anxiety, depression and also face decrease self confidence. The loss of confidence can affect the social interaction with the people. But focusing on the treatment can be helpful to alleviate the feeling of embarrassment and anxiety and stress. |

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