Flat scars can be treated with topical applications containing kojic acid, arbutin and retonoids. These chemicals work wonders on dark spots and erase away any remaining evidence of acne from your face. Apart from this, flat scars can also be effectively treated with chemical peels.
The pitted variety of acne scars require some more care than the flat ones. Depending on the depth of the scars, there are a number of options that one can choose from, to solve the problem.
Acne is associated with the turbulent adolescent years when hormones are rushing around the body. Polycystic ovarian syndrome which is usually hereditary is another popular cause for acne. Adult acne which also occurs very commonly is due to the reversing ratio of the female to male hormone. Acne scars, especially the deep pitted ones, apart from scarring the skin, also scar a persons self confidence and psyche.