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The acne is gone but the marks stay. Red marks, brown marks and indented scars need different treatments — here’s which is which and what works.
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Shop dark-spot & pigmentation products →For many Bangladeshis, the acne clears but the marks linger for months. The key is knowing *which kind* you have, because red marks, brown marks and indented scars are three different problems with three different fixes.
The three types
1. Red/pink marks (PIE) — post-inflammatory erythema. Flat red/purple marks from recent breakouts (damaged blood vessels). Common on lighter skin.
2. Brown marks (PIH) — post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Flat brown/dark marks; very common on brown/South-Asian skin.
3. Textured scars — indented (boxcar/rolling/icepick) or raised. These are structural, not just colour.
What helps each
Brown marks (PIH) — the most common here:
- Azelaic acid, niacinamide, alpha arbutin, tranexamic acid, vitamin C.
- Gentle exfoliation with AHA. (More: dark-spot guide.)
Red marks (PIE):
- Time + barrier care; niacinamide and gentle actives; protect with sunscreen. Avoid irritation that prolongs redness.
Textured scars:
- Topicals help texture only modestly — retinoids (retinol guide) build collagen over time. Deeper scars need in-clinic procedures (a dermatologist’s area).
The two non-negotiables
1. Sunscreen, daily — sun darkens every kind of mark, especially PIH.
2. Treat active acne first — new breakouts make new marks (acne guide). And never use mercury/steroid “whitening” creams (why).
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