Search over 1.4 million articles by over 600 experts
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Acne

More from About.com

Browse Topics A-Z

"Boxcar Scars"

By Angela Palmer, About.com

Updated: December 13, 2007

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD

Boxcar Scar

Boxcar Scar

Image © Angela Palmer

Definition: Depressed acne scars, round or oval in shape with steeply angled sides. They are similar in appearance to chickenpox scars. Boxcar scars occur when an inflamed acne lesion destroys tissue, leaving a sunken area on the skin. Boxcar scars may be mild and superficial, or deeper and more severe.

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Acne
  4. Glossary
  5. A - C
  6. Acne Scars - Boxcar Scars - Definition of Boxcar Scars

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.