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Acne marks

Acne marks are flat discolouration left after a pimple heals. They are not the same as indented scars. Red marks (PIE) and brown marks (PIH) fade at different speeds depending on your skin and sun exposure.

Overview

Acne marks are flat discolouration left after a pimple heals. They are not the same as indented scars. Red marks (PIE) and brown marks (PIH) fade at different speeds depending on your skin and sun exposure.

What you might notice

  • Flat pink, red or brown patches where spots used to be
  • Marks that linger weeks after the bump is gone
  • Darkening in sun without daily SPF

Common approaches people compare

These are general patterns, not guarantees. Introduce one new product at a time.

  • Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen
  • Azelaic acid, niacinamide or vitamin C serums (introduce one at a time)
  • Gentle routine while active breakouts are still happening
  • Professional advice if marks are widespread or lasting many months

Relevant ingredients

Ingredients often discussed for acne marks. Tap through for how each works and products that contain it.

Azelaic acidNiacinamideVitamin CSPF (sunscreen)

Treatment routes

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