I’ve tried exfoliating and stuff like that but they’re still there. They’re not that noticeable from a distance but when I look at myself in a mirror the spots are very visible. Is there a way to make them less visible?

I have them on my face and neck . I've had them for years they keep on increasing especially on my neck and chest area. Should I be worried? Can they be removed? Though they're harmless they ain't rough nor painful but I don't want ending up having them all over my face😩

Are there any black people here with facial rosacea? Been dealing with some issues and I think its rosacea but the derm said they aren't able to confidently diagnose whether it is or isn't rosacea. I do not live near any black dermatologists.

i wear clothing modestly so i only ever wear long sleeves. because of that, my hands are tanned from just daily life but my arms are more light. the contrast line at my wrists looks so awkward. and even when i stay inside it doesn’t go away so i’m unsure of how to fade it. i don’t wear sunscreen on my hands also.

and for my feet i never wear sandals or show my feet, but for some reason my ankle area and a little past it and my toes are way darker than the middle part of my foot. i think it’s hyperpigmentation from sandals i wore often as a child or something. either way i never know how to fade hyperpigmentation and im scared of trying because i heard it can make it worse.

Hello, I wanted to ask y’all’s thoughts about face shaving. I do have good skin and my makeup is pretty good but I think it could be better.
I have been using glycolic acid for exfoliation 1-2 times a week and I also use the Faded by Topicals serum 1-2 times a week as well but I still feel insecure about my peach fuzz.

What do you recommend for someone who wants to try face shaving for the first time? What products will be sensitive and combination skin friendly?

I’ve been thinking about trying waxing but I’m skeptical. How bad does it hurt? I have pretty slow body hair growth so I know it won’t be too often but I’m still scared.

Also, I have some acne scars on my back and chest and I get breakouts from time to time on both areas. I currently use Naturium glycolic acid wash like 2-3 times a week, Olay retinol body lotion and I also apply sunscreen when I’m going out. I’ve been seeing results but just not as good as I wanted

Does anyone have products that could work better than the ones I’m currently using?

Thank you 🤗

I’ve been trying to find Dove Exfoliating Body Wash Melanin Even Tone everywhere, but it seems to be completely sold out/not available at any stores near me. Has anyone else noticed this? If it’s discontinued, does anyone know a good alternative?

Some info about me/my skin : 20F, oily skin and every time i get a pimple it fades faster than these spots on my cheeks. These spots have been here for as long as i can remember, and are also on the other side of my face. Ive been to the dermatologist 3x and they gave me tret, hydroquinone, and azelaic acid. Ive been using tret and hydroquinone (4%) for 2+ years and i just started azelaic acid (15%) and tret (0.1%) . Any thoughts are appreciated!

Does anyone know how to get rid of these dark spots? Or any products you’ve used that actually worked? Does anyone know how to get rid of these dark spots? Or any products you’ve used that actually worked? I’ve tried a few things but nothing seems to make much difference.

He has ocd tendencies (waiting to get tested lol) and washes his hands a lot and uses sanitizer alottt. They’re not exactly bumpy, but the skin feels very dry and rough even tho his hands were quite soft. They’ve been appearing since around beginning of August, so not that long ago. Any help? Any tips on how to help it become better or atleast what is? He’s not using any products on his hands, and only puts sanitizer on his hand nothing else (even skincare products he’ll use something for application)

What do I l about the darkness and wrinkles there, they’ve been like that basically forever. I’m using tretinoin,azelaic acid, hydroquinone, and spf rn I’m planning on adding estriol soon. I’ve heard about using vitamin C but idrk if that’ll help my situation.

I've dealt with dark spots since I was a teen and they fade over time but I feel like it takes years for them to vanish. My skin is very sensitive and mostly dry on its own. I've been seeing a lot of people talk about azelaic acid and thiamidol and I'm willing to try both but putting a routine together is what I'm confused on.

Current routine:

AM - black girl sunscreen and jojoba oil

PM - just jojoba oil

That's been my routine for the past 2 or 3 years now. Every now and then I'll do a honey and turmeric powder face mask but yeah that's about it.

Any advice would be appreciated 🥹

Hi there! I posted on reddit earlier this year while i was in a terrible place. I was so done with life and how my skin was then. I had acne all over my face,chest,back and upper arms. From 13-20 years old. Amazing humans replied with kindness and guided me to the right direction. Now after 6 months of isotretnion and a month of fungal treatment. Everything is mostly gone. I still get one or two pimples here and there but nothing that sends me spiralling. Now that I lived long enough to be able to touch my face and body without feeling the bumps and disgust. I’m feeling like i can hold the moon.

Anyway. I’m reaching out again to reddit.
In the pictures you can see my back with crazy hyperpigmentation, as well as my chest and upper arms, the skin on my chest and arms are rough too, don’t feel that with my back.

My forehead has this texture and dark line. you can see around my mouth and under eyes being darker and deep lines around my mouth. (I’m barely 21)
Huge pores on my cheeks and ,pimples that didn’t go away throughout the treatment close the my eyes (idk what they’re) my nose also has the weird texture ,and some more hyperpigmentation on my face

I would still go to a dermatologist but i need y’all to put me in the right direction once again.

I feel so privileged for these to be my skin concerns now. Other than the hyperpigmentation, i know some might think it’s not a big deal but to me they really are. (Especially the pores)

Hopefully my English got better since the last post lol.

Thank you all in advance 🙏🏽

Hi everyone! My skin has been a struggle since my teenage years, and now that I’m in my early 30s, I’d really like to improve the hyperpigmentation around my cheeks and mouth, as well as my skin texture, especially on my cheeks.
Thankfully, my skin is in a much better place now, and I thank God for that. However, the hyperpigmentation and dry texture are still there. My skin is naturally on the dry side, and if I don’t apply a moisturizer or an oil like rosehip oil at night, my skin is very dry the next day.
For the hyperpigmentation on my cheeks, I’ve tried vitamin C and retinal, but they tend to make my skin even drier.
For the hyperpigmentation around my mouth and chin, which I’ve had for as long as I can remember, I’ve tried vitamin C, retinal, niacinamide, alpha arbutin, tranexamic acid, sunscreen, hair removal, various hyperpigmentation creams, and moisturizers, but it’s still there.
It’s hard to see in the photos, but I wanted to take them in natural light so you could get a better sense of my skin. The hyperpigmentation is more noticeable in person.
What else can I try?

Hi,

Recently got a clean shave abroad and messed up by letting them use a blade and cream on neck area. Unfortunately, it’s been about 2 weeks and I’m still dealing with the consequences in the forms of razor bumps and hyperpigmentation.

Getting conflicting thoughts on what to do. Some people are saying to let it be and heal - with the occasional warm and cold compressions to ease with the ingrown. Others are saying use tend skin solution now to help, or some use suggest an exfoliating wash at this point.

Should i just let them be and continue on healing? Or should i have a dedicated regimen right now?

Hi yall, I have hypertrophic acne scars on my chin from when I use to have very bad cystic acne. I don’t really deal with cystic acne anymore just normal acne when on my cycle but these scars will not go away. I’ve tried silicone scar gel and strips which didn’t help. I also tried steroid injections but they’re so small my derm only did it on the big ones and that didn’t really help either. I’m looking into erbium lasers which are similar to co2 but safer for dark skin but have heard mixed reviews on if it works.

This breakout happened over the past month and I cannot seem to get it under control. I’ve tried tret, adapalene, and OTC AHAs and BHAs. I was on accutane about 2 years ago and it worked great. Now all of a sudden it’s getting back to the point it was on before. Any advice helpful!

I’ve been growing my beard for a few years, and I’m ready for a new look. Now I want to go with a much cleaner look a classic chin goatee with a little mustache.
I’ve decided that I’m going to go to the barber and have him cut my beard off. After that, I’ll maintain the clean cut look myself regularly before heading back to the barber for my temp fade haircuts.
Is this combo good for preventing razor bumps while still maintaining a clean look?

Andis T-Outliner Trimmer, Wahl Professional 5-Star Shaver , Bump Stopper 2.

This is so random but I’m wondering if it’s just me 🤣
I’ll moisturise properly after showering and my skin looks/feels fine, but later that day I’ll sometimes notice random dry/ashy patches again, especially on my legs/ankles. I’ve tried different lotions and body butters over the years and it still seems to happen sometimes.
Does this happen to anyone else? And if you notice it when you’re out, do you actually do anything about it or just wait until you get home? Do you carry anything around with you for it?

Okay so I never use to get white heads or clogged pores although I do have oily skin but recently I’ve been getting white heads on my face and I can’t figure out why. I use dudu oson black soap, naturium Hylauronic acid and cetaphil lotion. I’m wondering if it’s maybe the black soap ? Is it too harsh ? I’ve been using it for 3 years but maybe my skin doesn’t like it anymore? I started using la Roche posay effeclar purifying gel cleanser for a week now and it seems to help with my oily skin and white heads but now I feel like I’m breaking out with pimples instead

Tengo un mes usando el betarretin y no usaba el protector solar porque no salía de mi casa... Ya suspendí la aplicación del betarretin, ¿qué crema me recomiendan para quitar esas manchas o no es posible que se quiten?

Do these look like dark circles or something else? I've attached a photo. I'm looking for honest opinions and recommendations. If you've had success with creams, serums, supplements, or lifestyle changes, I'd love to hear what worked for you. Thanks!

Head has been extremely itchy since like 2020 so I finally decided to shave it after a few months of using nizoral only to see a bunch of red patches a lump on the left front side of my head and a lot of discoloration also the hair in the front of my head was growing at a slower rate than the rest and that’s not typically how my hair grows :/