Quantcast Scars displayed as dark spots (hyperpigmentation) with virtually no active acne on chest are a sign that the patient is picking and squeezing the lesions. This image displays redness without active acne lesions from rubbing and picking at acne. This image displays acne scars and new acne lesions, with crust, on both cheeks. This image displays the result of squeezing and picking at acne on people with darker skin. This image displays acne lesions that have been picked or squeezed. The bloody crust on the center acne lesion is a sign that it has been manipulated. This image displays dark spots and scars, a consequence of manipulating acne lesions.
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Scars displayed as dark spots (hyperpigmentation) with virtually no active acne on chest are a sign that the patient is picking and squeezing the lesions.
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Acne excoriée is a type of acne that is sometimes called picker's acne because it occurs when the affected individual picks at the acne lesions. This kind of acne is most often seen in teen girls. The picking exacerbates the acne and causes scars; the scarring leads to more acne and, ultimately, more picking. Anxiety, depression, and other emotional problems may accompany acne excoriée.

The acne itself, known as common acne, or acne vulgaris, is a very common skin condition caused by many factors. Treatments are aimed at these various factors and include antibiotics, medications to increase skin turnover, and medications to decrease inflammation. In the case of acne excoriée, the treatment should also address possible emotional problems.
Last Modified: 3 Mar 2008

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