Red vs Brown Acne Marks: Why They Need Different Treatments
9 October 2026
Matching the treatment to the colour of the mark
After a breakout heals, it often leaves a flat mark. Red or pink marks come from small blood vessels, while brown marks come from extra pigment. They look similar but need different treatments, and neither is the same as a true scar. Here is how to tell them apart.
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