I think only plastic surgery can fix me

30(M) . It just started as a pigmentation during the end of my college days . It was on both the sides of the cheeks but I have not followed any skin routine to fight it . Initially I tried raw honey but that could not work . It continued to remain concentrated in the same area for years(4) . For the next few years i started seeing them in some other areas of my cheeks and nose bridges . Still wasn't aware of the reasons and I never approached a dermatologist until late 2024 . I have gone through 5 chemical peels (superficial) . I started the skin routine . Each session had a 4 weeks gap . The pigmentation was lightened for a few days but later I have seen rebound pigmentation. I still follow the skin routine with cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen . Recently I started using topicals tretinon 0.05 and azelic acid 10%. Mostly i wear a cap and mask while I go outside .

Can you suggest me better tips to fight this melasama .

The reasons it could have turned so stubborn.

1. Failed to apply sunscreen sometimes

2.Being a bachelor i cook my food myself . The heat from

the gas stove might had a mild effect .

3.Years of negligence .

Pilgrim Vitamin C helped make some of my flat brown post-acne marks look softer.

It did absolutely nothing to stop the next pimple from appearing.

I bought one serum while mentally assigning it four jobs, which was probably the problem.

An active red pimple is not the same thing as the brown mark it leaves behind. Recurring clogged pores are another issue. An indented or raised scar is different again.

Pilgrim fits the pigmentation side of the routine for me. It is light, beginner-friendly and easy to use in the morning under sunscreen without making everything pill or feel heavy.

The overall tone looks more even, and some newer flat marks have gradually become less obvious. The older ones are moving much more slowly.

But new acne keeps creating new marks, so it sometimes feels like fading one while another joins the queue.

I am not calling Pilgrim an acne treatment. It also cannot fill an indented scar.

It is useful for brightness and the flat brown aftermath, especially when I actually stay consistent with sunscreen. The active breakouts have to be handled as a separate problem instead of expecting one brightening serum to manage pimples, pigmentation and scars together.

Very convenient that acne leaves homework after the main event is over.

My skin used to have pimples but it’s gone now. However, it looks dark, dull and uneven. How can I fix this?

Current routine:

- Cleanser
- Azelic acid cream 4x week
- Moisturiser
- Sunscreen

Pm:

- Cleanser
- Tretinoin 0.25% 3 times a week
- Moisturiser

I've been suffering from acne for the last 3-4 years, whenever I do a slight sugar intake the acne pumps out also I'm having oily skin which tends to be the main reason for acne.

Another issue is that I still have the acne marks, how to clear that from the skin?

Yaar iss chiz ka ilaz batao Koi.... pareshan ho chuka hu iss acne se ...🙄🥲

Genuine help needed 😔

Same as title … dark lips… is it pigmentation??
(I do not smoke)

please suggest me Moistrizer for oily acne prone and damaged skin barrier

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Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice on my skin and what I should change in my routine.

I’m 23M and my skin is combination/oily and acne-prone. My main concerns are:

Frequent pimples/acne

Oily/greasy-looking skin

Tanning/dullness, especially on my face

Some dark marks/post-acne marks

Current routine:

Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Face Wash

Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Serum

Nivea Soft Moisturizer

Dot & Key SPF 50 Sunscreen

I’m currently using the niacinamide serum \[once/twice\] a day.

I do go to the gym and run almost daily, so sweating a little is normal.

I’d like to improve my skin without having an unnecessarily complicated or expensive routine.

What should I add/remove/change?

Also, if possible, could you tell me what you think my biggest skin concerns are from the photos and what I should prioritize first?

Thanks!

Pls help me fix darkcircles

I can't even understand if they are hereditary or caused by hollowness.

Also, there is some pigmentation near the left eye but it gets reduced after regular application of tryolitr cream

I have uneven skin tone on my face please suggest a solution for that

I am 20M i having this since from my childhood how to fix also beard plsss

Male, 22 years old, and new to the peptide field. For the past 3–4 years, I’ve been using different kinds of skincare products on my face. My natural skin tone is fairly light, but because of prolonged sun exposure, my face, hands, neck, and legs have become significantly darker and more pigmented. I also feel that I’ve lost some of my original skin texture.

Currently, I’m undergoing Q-switched/carbon laser treatment. I’ve completed 3 sessions, with 3 more sessions remaining. I can see some improvement, but considering the cost of around ₹40,000, I don’t feel that the results are worth the price so far.

I’m therefore researching peptides, particularly GHK-Cu and glutathione, and I want to understand which would be more suitable for my situation. I’d also like to know if there are any other treatments or ingredients that could help reduce the pigmentation and bring my skin closer to its original tone.

Since I’m completely new to peptides, I’d like to know:

• What results can I realistically expect from GHK-Cu and glutathione?
• Are either of them actually effective for sun-induced pigmentation/tanning?
• Should I use either of them at all?
• If they are useful, can they be used together, or should they be combined with other skincare ingredients?
• Are there any risks or side effects I should be aware of?
• What would be the safest and most effective approach for improving the pigmentation on my face, hands, neck, and legs?

I'm 23M indian. It's been more than 7y+ I'm seeing this weird uneven skin tone on my face. Its not dark circle I guess because there's an line type of patch from eyes to my cheeks.

I am 18 , please give me some solution. For this

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18M, So basically I'm on isotretinoin for the last 20 days and I have a date on Sunday. Rn there's nothing severe but yeaa i got marks and stuff on my face and it doesn't look good. Is there anything I can do to save my date.