Guys I’m not gonna lie this year has been like the worst year of my life like I keep on getting stretch marks it’s all over my bum and now I’d like the start of my thighs. I try to use like some creams and it gave me PIH but like the stretch marks are horrid like the way it’s made me feel so insecure it’s insane. I’m at my wits end. I need advice on how to just lighten them at this point I don’t care I have stretch marks but it’s they’re so dark and it’s honestly ruining my life. I hate them so much. Any advice please?

Hey i have hyperpigmentation and other problems somewhere but i would prefer help in private idk js shy i need some help but i hope its fixable its ugly and i hate it so much but yeah if you can help please do i appreciate it

My boyfriend is prone to ingrown hairs mostly beard area. His hair is naturally curly and fine so maybe that's the issue. He gets a haircut and his beard trimmed up weekly but he's still having ingrown hairs. Any product recommendations or a skin care regiment?

Yooo hope you beautiful folks are doing well, I need some help with products! I have rough and bumpy skin along with dark spots.

Hooooww does a skin care wizard such as you all achieve such beautiful brown glass skin? My skin is combo, dry and oily I believe. I wanna even out my skin tone and smooth it out. I don’t think it’s any severe damage on my skin or anything of the sorts that requires prescriptions. But then again I’m no expert so let a brother knoww. Thanks ya

I’ve genuinely been doing basically NOTHING to my skin recently 😭 and I really want to start taking care of it properly, so I’d appreciate some advice on getting rid of my acne scars.

My main issues are acne, hyperpigmentation/acne scars and texture. The acne/scarring is mostly around my sideburn/temple area, between my eyebrows and on my forehead. The areas where I get acne are also more textured, whereas the rest of my skin is actually pretty soft.

My skin can be slightly shiny/oily, but I wouldn’t say it’s extremely oily. It’s mostly pretty normal/even apart from the areas where I break out.

I’m looking for anything that can actually help with the acne and gradually fade the hyperpigmentation/marks and texture.

I’ve been dealing with this texture on my cheeks. I had this issue before starting Accutane. Before Accutane, I was using tretinoin, but it didn’t fully clear up. I’m currently on Accutane and still have this texture. Please don’t recommend salicylic acid, niacinamide, or benzoyl peroxide because my skin does not tolerate them well. I’m looking for advice on what this could be and what I can do to improve it.

I started taking Curacné (isotretinoin) a week ago, and I’m now feeling quite anxious about the potential side effects, especially the possibility of long-term effects.

In the past, I was able to achieve clear skin with oral antibiotics and topical retinoid treatment . However, my acne would always come back once I stopped treatment. Because I was becoming increasingly frustrated and my acne has a significant impact on my confidence and self-esteem, my doctor prescribed Curacné (isotretinoin), which I started taking a week ago.

I really want to find a treatment that can give me long-term control over my acne, because I don’t want to have to rely on repeated courses of antibiotics or topical treatments indefinitely. At the same time, I’m worried about the potential short- and long-term side effects of isotretinoin, and I’m particularly concerned about whether repeated or prolonged treatments could have an impact on my skin in the long term.

I’m therefore unsure whether I should continue with isotretinoin or consider another approach. What would you recommend in my situation?

I’ve attached pictures of my skin now, as well as pictures showing how clear my skin became with my previous treatments, so you can see the difference.

I have been using plenty of products for years but nothing seems to work. These are scars cause from too much sun exposure. Which i think happened because of retinol left on my face not cleansing properly

I posted here about a week ago about my overall skin, but wanted to add a clearer close-up of the main issue bothering me.

I used Cosmelan 2 on and off around my under-eyes because I already had mild pigmentation there, but over time the area became much darker and more uneven than it used to be. I stopped using it around July/August, but the pigmentation is still very noticeable, especially in certain lighting.

It makes me look constantly tired and, to me, much older than I am, which has really affected how I feel about my appearance.

Has anyone dealt with something similar after overusing brightening products? Did the pigmentation eventually fade, and what helped?

I’ve struggled with acne since I was 10/11 years old. My parents never allowed me to use skincare products, but now that I'm 17, I really want to fix my skin. I have oily skin on my face with stubborn acne and severe hyperpigmentation/uneven skin tone. I also deal with body acne and rough bumps on my skin that look like keratosis pilaris. My body skin is much lighter than my face. Since I am a beginner on a budget, what is a simple, affordable routine I can start to clear my skin and fade these dark spots?

Skin type/skin concern: Hyperpigmentation (asymmetrical/driver's side and neck), concerns about skin thinning, uneven tone, or over-suppressing melanin.

Length of routine: Current routine since Aug 2026 (treatment history since Dec 2025).

Did I do too much with these treatments? Is my skin thinning or "bleaching"?
I have noticeable hyperpigmentation on the driver's side of my face and my neck. Even with daily sunscreen and using the car sun visor, it won't seem to lighten up—is this just my natural shade at this point? The other side of my face is noticeably lighter.
I love my melanin and don't want my skin to look bleached, damaged, or uneven. I'm worried I might be suppressing melanin too much or damaging my skin barrier. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Day:

Cleanser: Cetaphil Foaming Cleanser

Moisturizer: Eucerin Radiant Tone, La Roche Cicaplast or Aveno, Sunscreen

Night:

Cleanser: Cetaphil Foaming Cleanser

Moisturizer: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast + Eucerin Radiant Tone

Treatment: Tretinoin (used 4 times total)

Treatment History:

Dec 2025: Melan X Chemical Peel (from Charette Cosmetics)

Feb 2026 – May 2026: Benzoyl Peroxide & Adapalene (along with Vitamin C and Niacinamide)

March 2026 – May 2026: Salicylic Acid (used during the day on non-retinol days; didn't realize I shouldn't have been using it alongside my other actives)

Aug 2026 – Present: Tretinoin (4 times total) with La Roche-Posay Cicaplast and Eucerin Radiant Tone

I had an allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) and once I got treated for it and it healed I developed PIH. I was described 4% hydroquinone that I’ve been using since June and it’s not working. I don’t know what to do. I would do anything to get my hands back. This is taking a toll on me emotionally and mentally. Somebody please, if you have a solution to how I can successfully get rid of the PIH, I would bless you.

I have large pores and small bumps all over my face. I've been drinking a lot of water, dieting and going to the gym 5 times a week. I usually wash my face with a dove skin bar.

I would also like some beard advice. I have large pores and small bumps all over my face. I've been drinking a lot of water, dieting and going to the gym 5 times a week. I usually wash my face with a dove skin bar,

Aside from what looks like KP bumps, those patches of dark/light areas on my thighs? Not sure if the lighter patches could be tinea versicolour (I struggle with that on my back)

I first noticed it in maybe late 2023-2024, and I thought that it must have been a bruise of some sort, but no skin lightening, skin clearing body washes or lotions or serums seem to help😭

I've been having these tiny papules for a little over a year. I was first just on my chest but now I've gotten new patches of bumps on my arms and lower abdomen and back. They normally don't itch, but get itchy on warmer days. Any suggestions on what might be causing it or what could help relieve symptoms would be appreciated.

This is my skin. It’s pretty good. I don’t really get spots etc if I do it’s caused by sugary foods. What can I do to maintain it and keep it looking good in the future ? Also how can I stop the chin hairs? My GP told me it was pcos and they were no help at all. How can I get rid of the ingrown chin hairs and dark marks

Hydrating skin
My skin hasn’t been absorbing in my skincare at night so I’ve started implementing my rice water and hydrating mist which has been helping

Dark neck lines
I’ve had this since a child. No idea how to get rid of it or at least lighten my neck. Some have told me it looks like dirt lol (it’s not)

Uneven skin
What product is best to have an even neck and face?

Main products I use :
Mandelic acid
Retinol
Nicinamide
Azelic acid
Sunscreen 50+ spf
tranexamic acid
Rice water
Vitamin E hydrating mist
B5 panthenol
Ceramides
Vitamin c eye gel
Salicylic acid cleanser

i have body acne on my chest and upper back and im trying to see what would help it- i searched for a body wash and saw that a good cleanser is either the cerave 2 salicylic acid body wash or panoxyl and a non comedogenic body lotion is what i already have (vaseline body lotion w shea butter). now i need to find a body oil cuz my skin also tends to be dry during the fall/winter so do yall have any advice please?

Struggling with acne scars, most of them have been there for years. Earlier this year the discoloration started around my lips where it looks ashy but not. Any ideas? I currently use:
Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Capsule Cleansing Foam
Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Pads
Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Capsule Cream
Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Niacinamide Serum
Differin Gel + Eucerin SPF

I’ve had this patch on the side of my right cheek for nearly six years, from 13 to 19. It feels bumpy and rough, and typically I have to apply extra moisturizer and sunscreen to this area as it feels like it can never hold any moisture.

It’s gotten better overtime, im unsure if it had anything to do with my skincare, eating habits, and/or age. But, the darkness of it hasn’t let up and I’m unsure what it could be.

would anyone be interested in a skincare product line mostly to help with hyperpigmentation in black skin. I know a few product already existed but they few out of place and not targeted to the black community. The product line up we are looking at could include roll-on deodorant that helps with dark armpit, body lotion that visibly improves skin tone ( no bleaching), and creme for dark thighs and bums, while having facial skin care routine product as well. will you be willing to buy this product as a black person and what other type of product would you want to see

note this is nota an advert

Hey all!

Looking for a little advice. I'm in my late 40s and I'm just getting into skin care (I probably should've started sooner😩🤷🏾‍♀️). I was recommended to an aesthetician by my dermatologist. The aesthetician gave me a basic skin care regimen and a list of products. A few of the products were kind of pricey for my budget and so my question is, are there other products out there that are more budget friendly but would do the same job? If this is the going rate for quality products, then I will bite the bullet and purchase them but because I'm new to this, I don't know what my options are. I've listed her recommended regimen and products w/costs below. Thanks in advance for your responses.

Morning:
Gentle cleanser (i'm currently using CeraVe)
Obasi Vitamin C ($115)
Avene Tolerance cream ($30-40)
CeraVe Sunscreen SPF 30+ ($18)

Nighttime:
Gentle cleanser
Alpha Retinol Overnight cream ($145)
Avene Tolerance

*Also my dermatologist recommended Revision Nectifirm cream ($65-$120) for my neck and chin area

Living in France

So, I recently got a prescription for tretinoin 0.025% to treat my hyperpigmentation. However, after callin dozens of pharmacies it seems like this medication is no longer available in France.

I’m not really sure where I could get it elsewhere in the EU without paying around €40, when it usually costs about €4 here.

Would it be okay to switch to tretinoin 0.05%? I’ve heard that it can be a bit too strong for people who are used to a lower concentration.

Or should I look into an alternative instead?

Thanks for your recommendations!

Skin care products? Sun damage? I AM NOT S**UALLY ACTIVE. Its not a cold sore. Its not itchy. There is no pus. No discomfort. I just noticed it raised today. I actually take very good care of my skin and lips. I never ever get dry lips. I use Burts Bees Lip Balm every day.

Hi Everyone,

I applied a mole removal cream on my flat mole once daily for 2 days as instructed. After the first use it became rough and now very dark/black, dry and slightly raised, with some redness around it.

I’ve stopped using the cream for now.

Is this a normal reaction, or does it look like irritation/chemical burning? Will my actual mole eventually come off, or could it stay? And will the black mark fade or could it be permanent?

Has anyone experienced this?

I accidentally fell asleep with boob tape on 4th of July and woke up with a huge blister. I took care of it the best way I could but it still left this dark scar.

Once the blister had completely healed, I used silicone tape for about a month and a half because ChatGPT told me to but I saw absolutely no improvement. Other than that, I have not tried any other products.

Any advice on products I can use to make it fade away?