How can you best treat acne scars — and which treatments actually work?

Acne scars are permanent textural skin changes that require targeted treatment. In this episode, we explain the different scar types and how acne scarring is assessed and managed in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What acne scars are (atrophic or hypertrophic skin changes after inflammation)

• Types: ice pick, boxcar, rolling scars, and raised scars

• The difference between scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

• Topical retinoids and skin remodelling

• Chemical peels and microneedling

• Laser resurfacing and fractional therapies

• When subcision or filler treatments may be considered

• The importance of treating active acne first

• Situations where remote-only assessment may not be appropriate

Doctors assess scar type, skin tone, ongoing acne activity, history of keloids, medication use (e.g., isotretinoin), and overall skin health before recommending treatment. Many procedures require in-person dermatology evaluation. Not all scars respond to topical treatments alone.

This episode reflects how acne and skin concerns are reviewed within structured medical assessment in European telemedicine at Mobi Doctor.

Read the full medical guide here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/how-to-best-treat-acne-scars