What should you know about melanin spots on face?

A dark mark may remain after a pimple, shaving irritation, or another inflamed bump heals. Acne and hormonal acne can leave marks when inflammation stimulates pigment production. Folliculitis and razor bumps may cause spots around hairs, while rosacea or perioral dermatitis can produce persistent redness and irritation that later looks uneven. Location, texture, tenderness, active lesions and recent product use all matter.

Keep a simple routine: gentle cleanser, moisturiser and daily broad-spectrum sun protection. Avoid picking, scrubbing, fragranced irritants and unlabelled lightening creams. Treat active pimples or follicle inflammation with professional guidance before targeting leftover colour; otherwise new marks can keep forming. A clinician may discuss topical treatment or a carefully selected procedure such as LED Light Therapy when appropriate for the underlying problem.

Book an assessment if a spot is enlarging, changing colour or border, bleeding, crusting, painful, or unlike your other marks. Seek earlier advice if many spots appear suddenly, swelling affects the eyes, or a rash follows a new medicine. A persistent bump deserves attention even when it resembles a familiar pimple.

Is this post-inflammatory pigment, an active rash, or a separate lesion? Which ingredient is suitable for my skin tone? How should I prevent irritation, and when should a changing spot be rechecked?