What can I do to clear my dark spots and ingrown hair bumps & scaring under my neck and side burns? (photos)

this needs an evaluation by a cosmetic dermatologist as you need to ensure the hair/folliculitis is removed first before working on the color -- which can be treated with peels and lasers and skin care.  Best, Dr. Emer.

 Thank you for your pictures.  Folliculitis and hyperpigmentation are troublesome for most African-Americans. In my practice we have been successful at greatly improving this situation. Typically our 1064 laser for hair removal is appropriate followed by our compounded skin lightening pads.  

Laser hair removal with tag or diode laser will remove unwanted hair and begin to approach color change caused by hair .Expect 6 or more sessions at least 4 weeks apart.After removing rhe hair a picosure laser can remove the residual color if necessary .

Hi! It looks like the hyperpigmentation is caused by repeated inflammation from  ingrown hair growth - folliculitis. You might be helped with laser hair removal by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist with experience with working with darker skin. A 4-6 wk pre laser treatment with a hydroquinone or non hydroquinone melanocyte suppressor followed by a series of laser treatments will probably improve your skin tone. This can improve. Good luck!