Abstract: Background: Acne vulgaris is the most common condition encountered in dermatologic practice. Recent literature suggests racial and ethnic difference in the sequelae of acne complications with post acne hyperpigmentation topping the list. Therapeutic goals include promoting degradation of melanosomes and inhibiting their formation. Thus it is a challenge to treat patients of darker skin and find an agent to reduce hyperpigmentation without causing undesirable lightening of surrounding normal skin. A right balance of topical and repetitive superficial resurfacing procedures must be undertaken in addition to ultraviolet protection measures.