If none of your acne skincare is working, that's because you may not even have acne!
The acne you think you have may actually be a totally different skin condition
DermCafé Dermatologists meet new patients every day that have understandably handled their acne completely wrong
This is acne - it comes in many forms, such as blackheads, painful pimples, or deep cysts, etc
This is NOT acne - it's called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). It's a leftover and temporary skin discoloration from prior acne treated too late or incompletely
This is NOT acne - it's called post inflammatory erythema (PIE). It's a leftover and temporary skin redness from prior acne treated too late or incompletely
This is also NOT acne - this is skin scarring from prior acne treated too late or incompletely
But why does all of this matter?
Because the treatments for acne, discolouration, redness and scarring are TOTALLY different. So, if you think you have acne, but you actually have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, none of your acne-specific skincare will work to fade away your facial discolouration
Often, it's hard to tell exactly what you have. A Dermatologist is the only medical professional that receives 5 dedicated years of specialized medical skin training. Take advantage of their expertise, and see a dermatologist to confirm your diagnosis before investing in skincare and treatments!
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