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Suggest Treat For Spots Deep Under The Skin On Face

Hi, I have massive spots on my face, deep under my skin, always 1 or 2 only on one cheek and roughly in the same place. I've been treated for acne but no results. Now I have actually a hole after one spot :( I never had this before, this started about a year ago or a bit less. Tried tea tree oils, all things u can buy for spots etc in pharmacies as well, no result...
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Hello and welcome to HCM

Hyperpigmentation of post-acne scars can be lightened by skin lightening creams like kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid etc. Once the pigmentation is lightened the scar becomes less noticeable.

The indentation/dent of the acne scars is due to fibrosis and it requires either chemical peeling, CO2 Laser, Dermaroller(microneedling) etc to improve the appearance of the scar resulting from indentation.

I would advice that you visit a dermatologist and discuss regarding the best option for your acne scars

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Suggest Treat For Spots Deep Under The Skin On Face

Hello and welcome to HCM Hyperpigmentation of post-acne scars can be lightened by skin lightening creams like kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid etc. Once the pigmentation is lightened the scar becomes less noticeable. The indentation/dent of the acne scars is due to fibrosis and it requires either chemical peeling, CO2 Laser, Dermaroller(microneedling) etc to improve the appearance of the scar resulting from indentation. I would advice that you visit a dermatologist and discuss regarding the best option for your acne scars take care regards