Atrophic scars settle deep inside the skin as a small niche. Such scars form when there is less collagen for healing. There are three types of atrophic scars:
Boxcar
These are wide, U-shaped scars that have sharp edges. Microdermabrasion and gentle peels are great for almost all skin types. Boxcar scar treatments by doctors depend on several factors, such as the color, depth, and location of scars along with the patient’s skin tone.
Ice pick
Ice pick scars are narrow deep scars, sometimes mistaken as chickenpox scars. These are deep, and take a long period to be removed.
Rolling
These are wide sunken scars with rounded edges and uneven, bumpy appearance.