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Acne scarring
Acne scars and postinflammatory pigmentation in skin of colour

Acne scarring

Acne scars and postinflammatory pigmentation in skin of colour  


Keywords: African ethnicity, HIV, Acne vulgaris, Africa, Cheek, Face, Human immunodeficiency virus, Hyperpigmented acne scarring, Male, Papular acne scarring



What is acne scarring?

Scarring is a widely recognised sequelae of acne, an inflammatory dermatological disorder that frequently affects younger adults and can persist for years. Acne favours the face and upper back but can also develop in other sites with well-developed sebaceous glands.

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