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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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.116. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp. 684. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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