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What's the dark, tough skin around my acne scab? the red skin around the popped acne turned into a dark brown and the skin became tough to touch.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Post-inflammatory: Post-inflammatory pigment. Treatment of the acne, including tretinoin or adapalene gel will gradually clear this. A dermatologist can determine the best combination, probably including spironolactone pill.

Answered 7/10/2016

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A member asked:

What's the dark, tough skin around my acne scab? the red skin around the popped acne turned into a dark brown and the skin became tough to touch.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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