How to Get Rid of Dark Skin Pigments From Scratching
When the skin receives an injury, such as a cut or a scratch, the resulting inflammation often sends the skin's pigment-producing cells—the melanocytes—into overdrive.
Read more →Skin Care Basics: Moisturizers, Sunblock & Dark Spots
Proper skin care basics involve understanding the order of sunblock and primer application. Discover how to wash your face with jojoba oil, lighten skin tone at home, and use glycolic acid toners and aloe vera to manage dark spots and redness.
How to Remove Dark Spots From Acne on Black Skin
Inflammation from acne blemishes can overstimulate the skin's pigment-producing cells and cause them to create too much melanin. Once the blemishes clear, they frequently leave behind small, dark blotches on the skin that are known as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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Microdermabrasion for Hyperpigmentation on Skin
Microdermabrasion is a recommended treatment option for hyperpigmentation of the skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This non-chemical procedure is non-ablative, which means it does not destroy skin tissue, and therefore does not require significant recovery time.
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