Quantcast 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 with bloody crusts as a result of manipulating the lesions. 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 flat, brown blemishes, a result of acne inflammation of the skin in a black patient. 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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Picture of Acne Excoriée: 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. Divider line
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.
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Acne excoriée is usually seen in teen girls. Acne affects 85–100% of people at some point in their lives and usually begins at puberty.
Last Modified: 2 Mar 2008

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