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Question #20786
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black acne - #20786

Ishita

I am dealing with this really frustrating issue and not sure what to do about it. Got this sudden outbreak of what looks like black acne on my cheeks, mostly around my jawline and chin. I never really had serious acne issues before, just the occasional pimple here and there. But now, it's like every week there’s a new cluster of these dark spots popping up! I thought they might be just regular acne at first, but they look almost like blackheads? I tried some over-the-counter treatments but nothing's working — they just seem to spread or get darker! I even changed my skincare routine to something gentler because I thought I was irritating my skin, but the black acne just keeps coming. Even tried essential oils and all that trendy stuff! I've also heard that diet might play a role, but I don’t even know where to start! Is this black acne even a different type of acne or just a weird skin reaction? Should I go see a dermatologist or just keep trying random stuff at home? What’s the deal with black acne and how do I even get rid of it?? Any tips or insight would be much appreciated!

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