Acne blemishes can be frustrating to deal with, as they often leave behind marks and uneven skin texture long after the breakouts have healed. These blemishes, which include dark spots, redness, and sometimes scarring, can take a toll on self-confidence. Understanding how acne blemishes form is the first step to managing them effectively.

When a pimple or breakout occurs, the skin becomes inflamed as the body fights off bacteria and clears clogged pores. Once the acne resolves, the skin can be left with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which are dark spots, or even scarring in more severe cases. The good news is that there are multiple ways to treat and reduce the appearance of acne blemishes over time.