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Hi, what is the most effective treatment to lighten post inflammatory hyperpigmentation/ dark spots on face due to acne. thanks?
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See a dermatologist: Most important= control acne. May require oral therapy. Protect from UV with sunscreen every AM. Retinoid every night: tretinoin or adapalene. Patience. Will need months, probably years, but, with treatment you will look good. Avoid harsh scrubbing which aggravates post-inflammatory pigment. Acne is not a hygiene problem. Even blackheads are not dirt. Not a diet problem, not a stress problem. Not
Answered 6/16/2016
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