01/04/2026
π WHY DO PIMPLES TURN INTO DARK SPOTS OR MOLE-LIKE MARKS?
Scratching acne causes skin injury and inflammation, leading to excess melanin production. This forms dark brown or black spots that can deepen over time, especially in Indian skin. In some cases, repeated picking can even cause raised scars like keloids.
π‘ Prevention & treatment:
Avoid touching pimples, use anti-acne gel, moisturize well, and apply sunscreen regularly. Most marks fade in 1β3 months, but stubborn spots or scars may need dermatologist treatments like Q-switch laser or RF removal.