Mild Breakouts and Discoloration

I'm a 21 year old african american male and this past year my face has gone through a dramatic change. I have darkened spots on my face, and what's weird about that is that I seldom enter the sun. My skin is combination when I put on mosturizer my skin is really oily, but when I don't its really dry. Also, If I do put on moisturizer I get little bumps on my face they aren't blackheads, they're just mild bumps. My face also whelp up after being in the sun. I don't know if it's the moisturizer or the sun. Right now I'm using cetaphil products, the cleanser and moisturizer. I was using natural black soap by nubian heritage, It left my skin soft, but it darkened my face. I have used a lot of products this year, Spending tons of money. I even visited a skin specialist in March, who gave me their products. I was using it for three months but my skin didn't heal at all. Please Help ! As an aspiring actor the face is a important key,Looking youthful and healthy and if i wasn't trying to be one I probably wouldn't care as much but this is really bothering me.

One more thing, hair grows rapidly on my face, which isn't a problem because i shave, but on my cheek. I get 3 hair bumps that won't go away, They would go down but grow back. They also left marks.

Thanks In Advance. !!!!!!!!!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These can be due to folliculitis skin or infected hair follicles. Apply warm compresses, Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it. For the dark spots, topical treatments with acids and chemical peels can be effective but can take a while for the skin to totally revert to its normal color.  Microdermabrasion can also be done, but this might require several sessions.  Skin resurfacing using lasers is also an option.  

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.