How to best treat acne scars — and which treatments are medically effective?

Acne scars can be atrophic (ice-pick, boxcar, rolling) or hypertrophic, and treatment depends on accurate skin assessment. In this episode, we explain evidence-based acne scar treatments available in Europe and when medical evaluation is necessary.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between active acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and true scarring

• Types of acne scars and why classification guides treatment choice

• Options such as topical retinoids, chemical peels, microneedling, laser therapy, and subcision

• When prescription treatments may be considered following doctor review

• Realistic timelines for collagen remodelling and visible improvement

• Situations where procedures may be unsuitabl ...