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Scarring vs purple discoloration

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(@fade95)

Posted : 01/20/2016 6:46 am

What is worse acne scars or dark purple marks? Based on how 'easy' to get rid of it

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(@grooving-till-old-till-dust)

Posted : 08/12/2016 11:12 pm

On 1/20/2016 at 5:46 AM, fade95 said:

What is worse acne scars or dark purple marks? Based on how 'easy' to get rid of it

Acne scarring(indentations usually) is a lot worse since its much more difficult to treat. By dark purple marks I imagine you mean hyperpigmentation. This can be treated with hydroquinone or something similar prescribed by the dermatologist.

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Posted : 08/13/2016 12:50 am

Acne scars are worse of course. These indentations last your entire life, and are true scars. Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation takes anywhere from 3 months - 2 years to fade, depending how deep or how severe the original lesion was.

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