Question: What's the difference between acne scars and acne
marks?   Post acne marks, or macules, are commonly referred to
as “acne scars." Real acne scars, however, are the indentations
or protrusions left behind by acne.  Here is a picture of my
left cheek that shows the difference between acne scars and acne
marks (as well as my large pores):  Acne Scars vs. Marks  Acne
scars vs. Acne marks  As you can see, my acne scars are
colorless but indented, and my acne marks are dark but flat.
Acne scars are noticeable under direct lighting and they are
difficult to cover up because it's hard to find something that
will "fill" them in. Acne marks are flat and can be concealed
with makeup, though it's not always possible to find a good skin
color match.  Of the two, acne marks are more noticeable on bare
skin, simply because they are darker. Acne scars are not as
obvious unless you stare closely, stand under poor lighting, or
have lots of really deep scarring. One is more a skin color
issue and the other is more a s