Hyperpigmentation? Pigmentation? Hypopigmentation? Scarring? Discoloration? What Do All of These Terms Mean? There is so much acne terminology thrown around out here, and it is sometimes confusing, so today, I am going to break these five terms down and explain them to you. Pigmentation Pigmentation seems like a big medical term, and …
Acne Marks: 4 Main Types of Hyperpigmentation – Skin Scarring and Discoloration
There are 4 main types of skin discoloration that can appear on the skin after acne occurs and has healed: Dark-Colored Hyperpigmentation – Brown Or Black Scar Marks When someone has a lot of melanin in their skin, it can cause the skin that gets damaged from acne, bacteria, infections, or trauma to turn dark …