{Reference Type}: Editorial {Title}: Importance of Mast Cell Activation Control for Preventing Scar Formation in Severe Acne. {Author}: Horiuchi Y; {Journal}: J Clin Aesthet Dermatol {Volume}: 16 {Issue}: 3 {Year}: Mar 2023 暂无{Abstract}: Post-acne scarring in severe acne is a major aesthetic problem that can impair a patient's quality of life. It has been pointed out that blocking mast cell function with tranilast can prevent or minimize scarring and can be a satisfactory therapeutic strategy. Mast cells are prominent in acne lesions, and their involvement in scar formation has also been specified. Here, we discuss the importance of mast cell control in suppressing post-acne scar formation.