Acne is probably one of the most common and talked about skin conditions out there. It is caused by bacteria that gets caught within the pores of the skin and flourishes out of control.

However, a more technical explanation is that acne is mostly an inflammatory response to sebum outbreaks within the hair follicles. This means that sebum is trapped within a clogged pore converting itself into a rich feeding ground for bacteria and therefore, an ideal spot for an acne breakout to occur.

If an acne treatment is to function effectively you must address inflammation and bacteria. If the treatment you've decided to use doesn't address these issues then it is highly likely that you will never receive an effective treatment for your chicken pox scars, rolling scars, boxcar scars, pitted scars or ice-pick scars.

Generally, all acne scars fall under two categories: those caused by a loss of tissue (atrophic), and those caused by an excess of tissue (hypertrophic scars & keloid scars). Within these categories you can find any one of the previously mentioned types of scars, but in this article we'll concentrate solely on one type- boxcar scars.

Boxcar scars - How they are created and how to get rid of them

Boxcar scars are created when an inflamed acne lesion has destroyed skin tissue leaving behind a sunken area of skin. When collagen is damaged due to an inflammatory acne breakout, skin tissue is lost. The skin over this area is left without support, and an indention is created on the skin's surface. This type of acne scar shouldn't be confused with ice-pick scars which are also shallow and may be either hard or soft to the touch. Which ever type of acne scar removal you decide to use will depend on the severity of the scar and its depth. Boxcar scars can appear on the temples and cheeks of the face in various sizes and shapes.

Skin resurfacing techniques - dermabrasion or laser resurfacing - may be used to treat this type of scar. However, here are more natural types of treatment available. First, take time to weigh the pros and cons of using different types of treatment before making your final decision.

Boxcar Scars receive Natural Treatment

Not everyone is inclined to submit themselves to invasive treatments. If you're one of these people then natural acne scar removal treatments are the thing for you. This type of natural product is created with a unique compound that regenerates skin and has proven effective for the treatment of acne scars. Its regenerative capabilities are also effective in treating keloid scars and reducing ice-pick scars while preventing further scar formation. Because of its composition; this treatment can be used in conjunction with accutane or other oral antibiotics that are used in treating severe nodular cystic acne.