Scarring alopecia, or cicatricial alopecia, refers to any disorder or injury that destroys the sebaceous (oil) glands and hair follicles at the second layer of the skin, causing potentially permanent hair loss. The treatment for scarring alopecia depends on its severity and specific cause.

Injury to delicate lips can cause deep, noticeable scars. Scars form when deeper injuries heal, and the longer an injury takes to heal, the greater the risk of scar formation, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dermatologists often warn patients about the problems that could result from picking acne. Not only does picking inflame the acne to make it worse, it can lead to even more acne and acne scarring later on.

Acne is a skin condition that usually affects the face, chest and back. When skin pores become congested or clogged with dead skin, oil and bacteria, breakouts occur in the form of pimples, blackheads and cysts, which often swell up and leave small scars when they are drained or reduce in size.

Deep acne scars can be very challenging to treat. Scars form layer by layer, and as such must be removed layer by layer. You can try home solutions that may help your skin imperfections fade away over time. However, determination and consistency daily are key to making home solutions work.

Acne is one of the most common skin problems. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 80 percent of people between the ages of 11 and 30 will develop acne at some point.

Scars on the legs can be difficult to hide, especially during the summer months. You may feel self-conscious about wearing shorts or swimwear if scars appear on the legs. For minor scars, you can use home remedies to get rid of them or at least reduce their appearance.

Sutures are used to keep surgical or trauma wound edges together while the skin heals from the inside out. They allow for decreased infection rates and increased healing.

Brush burns — sometimes referred to as rug burn, scrapes or skinned knees — are minor lacerations or abrasions that occur due to friction between your skin and another surface, such as carpet or pavement. Brush burns are common in children and can also occur when falling on a rough surface.

If you have undergone some type of surgery on your breasts, including augmentation, reduction or mastectomy, you are likely to have some scarring from the procedure. The scars may appear on the underside of the breast, under the arm or around the nipple.

Scars and blemishes are the unfortunate markers of how far the skin will go to protect the body. A necessity of healing, scars provide a durable fibrin skin closure after surgery or accidents. Blemishes are the result of clogged pores and can leave unsightly red spots anywhere on the skin.

A frustrating and often embarrassing condition, acne appears as lesions on the skin and can lead to infection, permanent scarring, and even emotional and psychological distress.