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Should I Be Worried About The Dark Mark Caused By Bump?

hi ive had this bump on my downtown since a long time ago, it didn't hurt or anything and then when i popped it there was no puss or anything it was hard and solid, it doesn't hurt now it sotra left a dark mark, after i told my mother and she not to worry so am i safe?
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Hello,

I can understand your concern for the dark mark after injury.

It is quite common to find marks after injury which is known as Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentataion.

It is formed due to high activity of melanocytes in the epidermis and superficial dermal skin. Due to high activity there is formation of marks as you have got.

In my patients with your kind of problem I generally suggest to have strict sun protection. Additionally a lightening agent such as kojic acid or azelaic acid is quite helpful in reduciing the pigmentation.

All the best.
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Should I Be Worried About The Dark Mark Caused By Bump?

Hello, I can understand your concern for the dark mark after injury. It is quite common to find marks after injury which is known as Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentataion. It is formed due to high activity of melanocytes in the epidermis and superficial dermal skin. Due to high activity there is formation of marks as you have got. In my patients with your kind of problem I generally suggest to have strict sun protection. Additionally a lightening agent such as kojic acid or azelaic acid is quite helpful in reduciing the pigmentation. All the best.