Acne in melanin-rich skin
Dealing with acne is mentally taxing for most people, but for people with melanin-rich skin, the dark spots left behind after a breakout often adds to the frustration. Here's what you need to know about acne in melanin-rich skin – from when to seek professional help to how to treat stubborn dark marks. By Emma Stenman, Certified skin therapist What's different about acne in melanin-rich skin? People with melanin-rich skin have an increased risk of persistent hyperpigmentation, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). The skin has the same number of melanocytes in the epidermis (the top layer of skin) regardless of skin...