These Spots Are Often Confused For Hyperpigmentation (But Here's What They Really Are)

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These Spots Are Often Confused For Hyperpigmentation (But Here's What They Really Are)
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Oh, dark spots, you are unwelcome.

These Spots Are Often Confused With Hyperpigmentation: Here's What They Really Are Acne can be complicated and aggravating, but what adds a whole new layer of frustration is the present a blemish often leaves behind: But did you know that people get their dark spots mixed up? It's true: What you file under 'hyperpigmentation' might actually be another form of post-inflammatory trauma, called 'erythema.

Fun! For some, differentiating between the two can be as simple as taking a look in the mirror: Hyperpigmentation is often dark in color, and erythema is more red. But oftentimes, it's not that simple; especially for those with darker skin tones, it can be difficult to determine whether what you're seeing is dilated blood vessels or extra pigment . In comes a clever hack: Press lightly on the area with your finger for a beat.

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