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Pimple Turning into a Mole, What Should I do?
asked 5 months ago by resh
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 341 times
Tags: moles, options
hello. Iam Reshma. i am 26 year old.. married.. have dry skinof late m getting pimples .. initially they are pink in color andthen a black hard stick like thing comes out.. then the pimple vanishes.. and leaves a black spot on skin.. just like pimple... m getting more pimples .. and they are al leaving black spot like mole. how do i get rid of those spots.. the spots are from 3 months.. and m getting similar new pimples.. please help
4 answers to Pimple Turning into a Mole, What Should I do?
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Re:Acne Pimple Turning Into A Mole
Moles are actually formed when melanin producing skin cells called melanocytes cluster together instead of being evenly distributed throughout the skin.
This is unlikely to be the case with you because these symptoms are starting off as acne which then become black in color. Acne pimples are obviously not the same as melanocyte clusters.
So hyperpigmentation is more likely to be the case. Sometimes the skin produces melanin as a way to heal/protect itself. If...
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PIH from acne
Sometimes more cystic acne can result in discoloration after the acne spot diminishes. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and the discoloration can be red or brown. They are not pimples turning into moles. I'd suggest you visit a dermatologist for either topical or oral medications to control your active acne, and then possibly some hydroquinone to combat the PIH you currently have.
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Pimple Resolves and Leaves Discoloration, Treatment Options
You should see your dermatologist to determine what is the cause of this "mole." More likely the pigmentation is a result of your body producing pigment in response to the inflammation associated with the pimple. Your dermatologist can tell you exactly what's going on and give you a topical treatment to control the pimples and fade out the pigmentation.
Andrew Kaufman, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
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Pimples and Moles vs Hyper-Pigmentation
It sounds as if your pimples are resolving with post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. They are not turning into moles. If your skin has more olive tones, this is sometimes a side effect that occurs after an inflamed pimple. My recommendation for you is to see your dermatologist and try to get your acne breakouts under control. Then you can try a bleaching cream to help lessen the brown spots.
Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
Beverly Hills Dermatologist