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9 Skin Care Questions Answered for Women of Color

Dermatologist Susan Taylor, M.D., answers commonly asked questions (10 Photos)

Gina Colonette on Apr 5, 2012 at 6:08PM

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9 Skin Care Questions Answered for Women of Color

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How bad is it to pop your pimples?

Having acne can be an annoyance, but it can be even more daunting for women with darker skin because acne and dark spots often come hand in hand. Your first instinct may be to pop your growing zit, but it will cause more inflammation in the skin and even further hyper-pigmentation and darkness. According to Acne Net, these dark spots are caused by excessive melanin production, which is a normal reaction for dark skin when it becomes inflamed. Popping a pimple seems like a quick fix, but it’ll just cause more damage and frustration.

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