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A flat dark mark after a pimple may

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be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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But a colour change, an active bump and

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a textural scar are different observations, and not

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every dark spot comes from acne.

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If new pimples keep appearing, focus on managing

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that problem as well as older marks.

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Repeated picking and irritating product combinations can make

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the history harder to understand and create further

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discomfort.

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For pigment concerns in darker skin tones, the

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American Academy of Dermatology recommends tinted sunscreen

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with iron oxide alongside suitable UV protection.

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Read the label rather than assuming any tinted

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makeup does the same job.

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A slow-changing mark is not a reason to

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keep stacking brightening products.

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Keep your routine tolerable and follow treatment instructions,

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especially when you already use a prescribed acne

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medicine.

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If you photograph the area, use similar lighting

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and no filter.

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Note whether new pimples are appearing.

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This makes the record clearer without turning daily

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mirror checks into a claim of treatment success.

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A changing, bleeding or unexplained spot needs assessment

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rather than an acne label.

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For post-pimple marks, use a clear routine and

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avoid promises that every mark will fade on

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a fixed schedule.