Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have moderate of acne on my cheeks and many dark spots left behind by the acne. is vitamin c a good way to restore the melanin in my skin?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: You probably have something called post-inflammatory hypo pigmentation. Depending on how much it bothers you you can see a cosmetic dermatologist who can try either skin bleaches or darkening agents.
Answered 5/30/2017
2.1k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
I use only salon products on hair it's still dry and breaks off, I have thin nails, dry skin, acne, dark circles, why?! what should I do? Vitamins?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are good vitamins that promote healthy skin for men with acne and acne marks?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it good to use vitamin E oil ( 1 time on face) for mild acne-prone skin ? Does it clog pores and can breakout more? ( m using it 4 light redness )
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My skin type is combination skin of oily &sensitive skin.I dont have breakouts of pimples but when I get pimples due to hormones imbalance coz of the periods,the pimples fade away but the effect of the pimples remain as dark spots.I take vitamin C?
Thirty five year of female. Suffering from acne/dark spots. Would vitamin A help? If, so what's the best dosage?
I dont have acne but when I get a pimple& whether I pop it or not it leaves a dark spot that dont go away.I eat healthy & balanced food, workout,take multivitamins containing high dose of vitamin C.I use sunblock daily, yet the dark spots are there?
Will dark spot corrector with vitamin c help take away and clear up my acne? Thank you!
I have dots on my cheek bones and forehead and breakout easily, the dots are whiteheads they are just my skin colours spots/dots. I have a little bit of red acne. I have oily and and sensitive skin what do you recommend to get smoother,no dots,acne?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
