What can I do about the black mark left after a recent pimple?

I have to facilitate for a group tomorrow. I have a big black mark left over after a very recent pimple. What can I do? I do not wear make-up.|||Long term treatment the hydroquinone as suggested by one answer is a good deal. Please wear sunscreen, as the mark can re-darken with sun exposure. Use a lil cream on a q-tip as you are trying spot lightening and not ur whole face.





Spots occur after a pimple because the remaining blood has oxidized. This can be avoided by, using a cotton and the pads of ur fingers applying slight pressure to squeeze the pimple. If it is particulary stubborn a hot compress should open the pores and you will be able to drain it. After squeezing the pimple, cleanse throughly , finish with a toner and apply a low benzol peroxide acne treatment cream. Under makeup use a gel cream this will facialte the healing of the pimple.


please try not to use fingernails to squeeze pimples, as this increases the likehood of a black mark.


If u have never had a peel as suggested, do a spot test , first. On women of color there is the possibility of keloids. raised scars that result from a burn, chemical or heat, sun exposure and scarring. Make sure you will not keliod.|||I get those too, although they%26#039;re more brown than anything. The only thing you can do will take 6 to 12 weeks --put a hydroquinone-based cream on it. I usually just get Ambi or Dr. Fred Summit (stronger than Ambi.) You%26#039;ll probably just have to cover it with a concealer for tomorrow though.|||Hi Tamara,





I have that problem too. Since u have ur programme tmrw its wise to use a liquid foundation followed by a concealer to cover-up e marks.





When u have ample time u can use papaya facial mask to lighten the dark marks.|||Since the marks are scars and you are trying to cover them up before tomorrow makeup is probably your only route to go unless you want it is show! Try something called %26quot;Dream Matte%26quot; by Maybelline, it runs for about 9 dollars and is a whipped foundation that will target the spot. If you are unable to get this, try some type of foundation that is creamy in texture, a powder won%26#039;t be strong enough to camouflage the area. When your group meeting is over, apply facial lotions and use a scrub to the area daily, eventually the mark will fade away. Also, getting some sun is good for the skin and seems to help reduce the look of scars. Good luck !|||get a chemical peel it takes the the black marks left by ance.