| Acne treatment for black skin is the same as | | | | acid, may also help fade the discoloration. |
| that for white skin, with some exceptions. Some | | | | Alterations of melanin (dark pigments that give |
| treatments for acne scars may cause temporary | | | | the skin its color) pigmentation such as vitiligo and |
| lightening of dark skin. Very dark or black skin | | | | melasma are not related to acne, but they may |
| may be less well-moisturized than lighter skin, so | | | | be present simultaneously with acne. The diagnosis |
| topicals like benzoyl peroxide that have a drying | | | | and treatment of melanin pigmentation disorders |
| effect on the skin should be used under the | | | | such as vitiligo requires a dermatologist with |
| supervision of a dermatologist. | | | | knowledge and experience in treating these |
| Darker skin has a tendency to develop excessive | | | | conditions. |
| skin darkening at places where the skin was | | | | Many doctors feel that laser resurfacing isn't |
| inflamed. Severe inflammatory acne (cysts and | | | | meant for dark skin because it alters the color of |
| nodules) may result in dark spots. The spots | | | | skin too dramatically and unpredictably. Others |
| disappear over time; a dermatologist may be able | | | | believe that in the hands of a very experienced |
| to recommend cosmetic measures to make the | | | | surgeon, people with darker skin tones can |
| spots less apparent until they resolve. Some acne | | | | benefit. |
| treatments, such as topical retinoids and azelaic | | | | |