Pimple Turning into a Mole, What Should I do?

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

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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... more

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.

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.

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.