The Skin Nerd: Your guide to skincare for acne scars

What to do when blemishes leave their mark on your skin

The Skin Nerd: What to do when blemishes leave their mark on your skin

Your spot has finally healed – amazing! But it’s left a scar in its wake – not so good... You may have just a small indent, or you could be left with a pitted mark along with pigmentation where the blemish took root – not ideal but also not unusual.

"Acne scars are caused by the body's natural healing process when acne is present," explains Professor Caitriona Ryan, a Dermatologist at Institute of Dermatologists, Ireland.