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<div>Dr Sibanda also highlights a broader systemic issue: skin cancer is often diagnosed later in black and brown skin. This is partly because lesions can present differently and may be less visible, but also due to a lack of representation in medical education and public health imagery. As a result, many people do not see what skin cancer looks like on their skin tone, leading to later presentation and more advanced disease at diagnosis.</div>
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<h2>Are there ingredients or products that can help support recovering skin and any people should avoid?</h2>
<div>According to Dr Sibanda, supportive ingredients include ceramides and fatty acids to restore the skin barrier, niacinamide to reduce inflammation and regulate <a title="pigmentation" href="https://www.consultingroom.com/conditions/pigmentation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pigmentation</a>, panthenol and hyaluronic acid to support hydration and healing, and silicone gels or sheets, which remain the gold standard for scar modulation. Broad-spectrum SPF 50 or higher is also essential, particularly in preventing pigmentary complications.</div>
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<div>For patients with darker skin tones, she is often more cautious and proactive around pigment control, sometimes introducing ingredients such as azelaic acid or low-strength retinoids at the appropriate stage.</div>
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<div>In the early phases of healing, Dr Sibanda advises avoiding harsh exfoliants such as AHAs or BHAs, aggressive retinoids introduced too soon, fragrance-heavy or sensitising products, and overuse of so-called natural remedies that may trigger irritation. She emphasises that timing and sequencing are critical, as introducing actives too early can worsen scarring or pigmentation.</div>
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<h2>What is the one piece of advice you would give someone learning to care for their skin after treatment?</h2>
<div>Dr Sibanda advises patients to think of their skin as being in a rehabilitation phase. The priority is protection, repair, and patience. Rushing into treatments or attempting to “fix” the skin too quickly is one of the most common reasons for poor long-term outcomes, particularly for people of colour.</div>

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