Acne Treatment For Dark Skin
How is acne in dark skin different?
One main difference is hyperpigmentation. Anyone with dark skin can tell you that EVERYTHING leaves a mark. Mosquito bites, scratches, ingrown hairs, and of course, acne, leaves brown spots. These brown spots are called “post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation” and if left untreated, they can take six months or more to fade.
What is the Best Acne Treatment for Dark Skin?
The main differences when treating acne in black skin are: 1 – Our treatments must address both the acne and the hyperpigmentation that comes with it (we usually do this with a compounded bleaching cream and salicylic acid peels). And 2 – We must treat the acne more aggressively because even one pimple will leave a brown spot that lasts six months or more.
Bleaching Cream Helps Fade Acne Scars on Dark Skin
Bleaching creams can help treat acne scars on dark skin. Bleaching creams come in many varieties, but only the strong ones work. The most common ingredient in bleaching cream is hydroquinone. Over-the-counter bleaching creams contain only 2% hydroquinone and are not very useful or effective. Because we are dark skin acne scar treatment specialists, we still practice the rare art of “compounding” prescription creams. (“Compounding” simply means “mixing” several ingredients into a combination specific for each individual patient.) Actually, a specialty pharmacy does the “compounding” of the bleaching cream, we just tell them what to put in it.
Bleaching creams don’t actually “bleach” your skin like Clorox bleaches clothes. Instead, bleaching cream fades your dark spots and gradually evens out your skin tone and color. The one we prescribe for you, will also include an acne-fighting ingredient.
Dark Skin Acne Scars Must be Treated More Aggressively Than Light Skin
Even mild acne in dark skin must be treated aggressively. Again this is due to hyperpigmentation. When you have dark skin, you cannot afford to have even just a few pimples each month, because each one can leave you with a “souvenir” dark spot that will last 6 months to 1 year. And that is unacceptable.
If you have dark skin, acne, and hyperpigmentation, then we will start with aggressive therapy immediately. This might mean a acne scar cream and a pill, along with chemical peels. If results don’t soon follow, then we will quickly move on to even stronger treatments. And if nothing else works, or if the acne is severe or leaves scars, we always have Accutane (which works every time!).
Hollywood FL Dermatologist For Dark Skin
All of our doctors have the expertise and extensive experience in treating dark skin for acne scars, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, laser hair removal for dark skin, and much more. It is a large part of our practice, and we are very proud of our expertise in this very specialized area of dermatology for dark skin.
Book An Appointment With The Best Skin Doctor for Acne Near You
If you are dealing with acne or acne scars contact our Hollywood dermatologist office to book a consultation. We would be happy to meet with you and determine the best treatment options for your skin type. Contact us online or call 954-987-7512 to speak with one of our professional acne skin doctors near you.
What Our Clients Have to Say About Our Acne Scar Treatment in Hollywood FL
“Dr. Vivas was a life saver for my daughter Ashley, she got acne in 10th grade, we tried everything and didn’t work. Dr. Vivas was so kind and knew exactly what she needed, managed to clear her acne and today my daughter has porcelain skin w no scars. Thank you!”
Blanca Davila
(March 20, 2021)
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