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.
Boxcar Scars
By Angela Palmer, About.com Guide
Updated December 13, 2007
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Boxcar Scar
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