Studies have shown that over 80% of people suffer from acne at one point or another, whether it is when they are teenagers or adults. Most are lucky enough to have their acne disappear thanks to using some form of acne treatment. Others are not so lucky and will be stuck with acne scars for the rest of their lives. Acne scars are created because skin tissue is damaged by acne and skin irritation, it’s as simple as that. This is why people who never have more than just a pimple or two won’t have to worry about their zits causing long-term skin damage. But people with more prominent acne will need to use an acne cream to prevent acne scars from forming as a result of having too much acne for too long of a period of time. The only way to not get acne scars is to prevent acne from forming in the first place. Also, never scratch or pop any zits because this will only increase your chances of getting acne scars.