Depending on your ethnicity, the way acne effects your skin will vary.
Acne is an extremely common skin disorder among Africans and people of African descent. Among African Americans, it is the most common skin disorder to be affected with.
Here are some key points on how acne can affect people with black skin:
- They are likely to experience more inflammatory acne such as papules and pustules.
- Hyperpigmentation is most likely to occur due to the higher melanin content in the skin. Some acne sufferers actually feel like these marks are worse than the acne itself.
- Severe acne sufferers can develop keloids, which are hard and raised scars formed by the skin trying to repair itself.
- Black skin is more sensitive and can darken when irritated, thus less potent products should be applied. The mouth and chin area are especially sensitive.
- Ingrown beard hairs are also extremely common among black men, resulting in a condition known as pseudofolliculitis barbi. You can treat this the same way as you would treat acne, and then try switching your razor as well. We recommend a Schick Hydro 5 razor to all the men that come to us.
Because hyperpigmentation is such a huge risk in acne sufferers with black skin, it is crucial to jump on it as soon as possible and clear the skin before more severe and permanent scarring sets in. We pride ourselves on being able to treat all skin types and have a great arsenal of products to truly highlight the beauty of darker skin.
