Black scars, or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, are in reality not scars at all, but rather marks left by acne once acne lesions have cleared. These black scars can be pink, red or purplish on people with lighter skin and tan or dark brown on...
Black scars, which dermatologists call "postinflammatory hyperpigmentation" are not actually scars at all. Rather, they are spots that sometimes appear where acne lesions once were after the acne has cleared up. They are often pink, red, or...
Black scars may appear on the stomach for a variety of reasons. For instance, stretch marks due to rapid weight gain or pregnancy could leave dark streaks on the skin. Undergoing surgery can also cause scarring -- and if you have dark skin, black...
Black shaving scars are not really scars at all. They are a condition called pseudofolliculitis barbae, also known as razor bumps. These black scars are more common in darker skin tones. This is due to curly hairs becoming trapped in the...
Scars can never be fully removed, but it is possible to reduce the visible signs of scars, making them almost impossible to detect. Scar reduction requires special treatment. Further complicating matters, dark skin tones do not respond well to...
While not all acne lesions cause scars, those that do are typically severe. That's why it's important to seek treatment from a dermatologist if your acne doesn't clear up with over-the-counter medications after six to eight weeks. However, should...
Scar treatment for black people requires specific attention to keloid scarring. According to the University of Chicago Medical Center, keloid scars are most common among people with darker skin tones. Additionally, black people must deal with some...
Treating acne scars on African-American skin requires an individualized treatment plan. The treatment plan is based on the skin type of the patient and the type of scar that is present. African-Americans are prone to hyperpigmentation and Keloid...
Acne is a frustrating condition to handle no matter what your skin color. However, if you have black skin, it can be an extra challenge to treat, simply because there are special considerations you need to evaluate before choosing a treatment...
Acne scars can be extremely frustrating to deal with, no matter what your skin color. However, if you have black skin, you may be faced with a few unique challenges when it comes to treatment. You won't necessarily be able to just slather on an...
Acne, burns, tattoos, injections, piercings and insect bites all cause trauma to the skin, which can ultimately lead to scaring. Darker skin is prone to developing very dark and almost black scars. During the healing process, post inflammatory...
For the most part, treating acne scarring on black skin is the same as treating it on any other skin tone. However, there are a few specifics and considerations you should be aware of regarding the unique challenges of black skin before pursuing...
Dark scars can develop on black skin after a cut or other injury, and this is known as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. The American Academy of Dermatology states that while people with all skin tones can develop this kind of scarring, it is...
Dealing with acne scars on black skin can be a bit of a challenge. While there are numerous treatments available, exercise caution when using them. Skin-lightening creams, for instance, can permanently remove pigment, which can be disfiguring...
Treating acne scars typically involves applying chemical peels or using dermabrasion or laser resurfacing procedures to lessen the appearance of depressions and discoloration of the skin. However, if you have darker skin, some of these acne scar...
After the long struggle to get rid of your acne, you likely want to breathe a sigh of relief as soon as that last pimple heals. However, the journey may still not be over. In fact, healed acne lesions can leave discoloration behind, sometimes in...
When your skin becomes damaged enough to leave a scar behind, the scar may be discolored. While the level of skin scarring differs for every person, for some the scar can be highly noticeable. Using a skin bleach cream for scars can help to remedy...
Blackheads can be unsightly, especially when they are on your nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. When dirt and oil builds up in your pores, blackheads appear, sometimes at the base of the pore deep underneath the skin. Simply picking and trying to...
Black lung, also known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, describes a lung disease caused by the inhalation of coal dust or graphite. Initially, coal dust in the lungs causes few problems. Over time; however, the dust accumulates in the lungs,...
As if suffering from whiteheads, blackheads and inflamed pustules wasn't enough, acne can also cause black marks to develop on your skin. A result of the inflammation acne incurs on the skin, these black marks usually fade on their own in time....
Nostril piercings are one of the most common facial piercings available, possibly second only to the earlobe in terms of popularity. Healing is relatively easy, if sometimes slow--about three to four months on average. But every piercing can...
Black men ages 14 to 25 are the most likely group of people to suffer from ingrown hairs, states MayoClinic.com. This is because of their hair texture, which is stiff and curly. Ingrown hairs are especially common on the beard area, but can allow...
Commonly used in African countries, black soap is now widely available in the United States, thanks to online ordering. This soap is made by hand and often comes from west African countries, like Ghana. The soap's unusual smell and appearance may...
The spider, according to "Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 31st ed.," belongs to the species named arachnid. Characterized by a two-part body, the head and thorax section with eight legs and the abdomen or rear section, arachnids of many...
Piercings have been around for at least 4,000 years, according to the BBC, although eyebrow piercings are a more contemporary take on the practice. The origins of eyebrow piercing are a bit hazy, but the potential side effects are well known and...
African black soap, sometimes called Ose Dudu or Dudun-Ose, is made by hand from the ashes of a number of plants including plantain leaves and cocoa pods, which are mixed with various oils, such as cocoa butter and shea butter oil, and water. The...
Black men who shave are prone to get razor bumps or pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially black men who are 14 to 25 years old, according to the Mayo Clinic. These bumps are caused when a hair grows and curls back into the skin, which is known as...
Facial scars from blackhead extraction are the result of damage to the deeper layers of your skin. It can be difficult to eradicate blackheads, which may make it tempting to extract them. However, you should refrain from doing so yourself. Seek a...
For over a century, black salves have been used in alternative medicine as a topical treatment for skin cancers. With the rise of allopathic medicine at the start of the 20th century, however, the use of escharotic, or caustic, salves began to...