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How to Get Rid of Acne and Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
asked 1 year ago by ance in Boston, MA
Latest answer by Mary Lupo, MD
Question viewed 877 times
Tags: age 18-24, back, cheeks, chin, forehead, African American, options, PIH
I'm a african american who is 20 years old who still get really bad acne which follow into post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. it is all over my fore head, chin, and cneeks its even growing on my back. i don't use much chemical products only dove soap to wash my face. im not drak skin nor to light. the ance and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation have gotten worst
1 answer to How to Get Rid of Acne and Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
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Do not pick
My suggestions: 1. See a dermatologist to get on an anti-acne skin care program. 2. Use a braod spectrum sunscreen to prevent darkening of the post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. 3. Do not pick or squeeze. 4. Finally, to fade the spots Talk to your dermatologist about lunchtime or SilkPeels
