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Face · Concern guide
Dark spots
Flat marks left after acne or irritation. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
Add another concern Story cardWhat it looks like
Signs
post-acne marksuneven toneflat colour change
What may help
Options
daily sunscreenazelaic acid Understand Azelaic acidniacinamide Understand Niacinamidetranexamic acid Understand Tranexamic acid
When to get help
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A changing, irregular, raised or bleeding mark needs in-person assessment.
Sources
Checked links.
Reviewed July 2026
Products
Reviewed product context.
Pharmacist review
Products connected by reviewed evidence.
These products are linked to this concern, but they are not direct recommendations. Check suitability with a pharmacist or clinician first.
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