What Are My Dark Spots After Acne?

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Knowing which you have is important for treating


PIE = Post Inflammatory Erythema: reddish /


purplish spots of vascular damage from the inflammation of acne.


РІ = Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: brownish to dark brown spots of excess melanin from the inflammation of acne.


They are each treated differently (although a few actives can treat both: being faithful with sunscreen, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Retinol/Retinal/Retinoids) both also heal faster when u keep the skin hydrated and moisturized.


PIE responds well to: Centella, Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, very gentle exfoliation


PIH responds well to ingredients outlined in the

PlE and PIH are not scars, Textural Scarring is though. here are some resources on the types of scarring and typical treatments:




 
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