| Finally able to get rid of those pesky pimples but were left to deal with those really annoying dark spots on your face. Don’t fret these dark marks eventually fade away with time but it might take 3-24 months! Fortunately there are some amazing products to help made them away much faster.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), those dark marks or spots left behind after a pimple heals, can be even more aggravating and distressing than pimples themselves. PIH is discolouration of the skin that follows an inflammatory wound. It is the skin's natural response to inflammation.PIH can develop in all skin types, but it tends to be more severe and longer-lasting for people with medium to dark complexions. PIH affects both men and women equally.
But Why Do We Get PIH?
PIH develops when a wound or irritation, like a scrape, rash, or pimple, causes the skin to become inflamed. As the skin heals, it produces too much melanin. Melanin is the protein in the skin that gives the skin its colour. It's the excess melanin that darkens and discolours the skin.1 This discolouration remains even after the wound has completely healed.
Most people with acne have some degree of PIH. And it's not just the big blemishes that cause these spots: Hyperpigmentation can follow even relatively minor pimples and papules. Now that we know what is PIH and why do we get it let's move on to how to treat it.
Treatment
Before you jump in and start treating your PIH, it is very important to know Your acne should be under control. Otherwise, each new pimple could cause another dark spot and you would never get ahead of the curve .
Over-the-counter (OTC) products can be helpful in fading more subtle marks. It’s the best choice to consider consulting a dermatologist for the For deeper marks or those that have been around for a long time. |
