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Acne causes stress twice: once when acne appears and again when scars form after it disappears.
Scars that form when acne causes severe inflammation and the skin becomes indented are called atrophic scars, commonly referred to as pitted scars.
Among these, ‘boxcar scars’ are characterized by their square shape, as the name suggests.
Boxcar scars are one of the most common types of acne scars.
Today, we would like to talk about what boxcar scars are and what methods are needed to treat them.

What are Boxcar Scars?

Boxcar scars are a type of pitted acne scars.
As the name suggests, they are characterized by square edges and clearly defined borders.
They commonly occur on areas with thick and delicate skin, such as the cheeks or temples,
and are easily recognizable due to their consistent size and 90-degree angled edges.

These boxcar scars can form when acne causes deep inflammation in the skin,
or when pustules or nodules rupture within the skin, causing significant damage to the dermis.
In particular, improperly managing or squeezing acne can worsen the scars.

Treatment Methods for Boxcar Scars

Boxcar scars are difficult to heal naturally,
so medical treatment is necessary.
Representative treatment methods include Coratherapy, subcision, and Fraxel laser.
Here’s a brief explanation of each:

Coratherapy: A Korean Medicine-based acupuncture treatment that stimulates skin regeneration and helps fill the scarred area with new skin.

Subcision: A procedure that cuts the fibrous tissues pulling down the scar from underneath the skin, allowing the skin to rise.

Fraxel Laser: A treatment that uses fine lasers to create small holes in the skin, promoting regeneration and filling the scarred area with new skin.

Among these, Coratherapy is the most recommended.
Subcision stimulates the entire scarred area to cut fibrous tissues,
which can make precise treatment somewhat challenging.
Fraxel laser, on the other hand, may not be effective for treating deep scars.
So, what exactly makes Coratherapy more effective for pitted scars?
Let us explain.

What is Coratherapy?

Coratherapy, Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic’s representative treatment method,
is a Korean Medicine scar treatment that began in 2006.
Coratherapy uses specially designed needles for treatment,
breaking adhesions while stimulating the dermis to encourage the accumulation of regenerative substances.
These regenerative substances regenerate skin cells from the dermis layer,
ultimately leading to the fundamental recovery of pitted scars.
Since new skin grows, scars treated with Coratherapy do not sink again, which is a significant advantage.

However, the effectiveness of Coratherapy greatly depends on the skill of the medical professional performing the treatment.
Therefore, it is crucial to choose a skilled and experienced Doctor before undergoing treatment.

Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic has treated over 80,000 cases of scars over the past 20 years.
With accumulated expertise and relentless research,
Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic will continue to do its best to treat your scars.
If you are concerned about scars, please feel free to contact us anytime.
Today, as always, Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic is here to help you with your scar concerns.