Diseases and Conditions
Acne
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Complications
Risk factors
Treatment
Alternative medicine
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Complications
People with darker skin types are more likely than are people with lighter skin to experience these acne complications:
- Scars. Pitted skin (acne scars) and thick scars (keloids) can remain long-term after acne has healed.
- Skin changes. After acne has cleared, the affected skin may be darker (hyperpigmented) or lighter (hypopigmented) than before the condition occurred.
