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Upload acne progress photos and let AI normalize lighting for accurate week-over-week comparison.

Before: Cheek acne tracking After: Cheek acne tracking

Upload photo to track acne treatment progress

"remove the warm yellow color cast from bathroom lighting, show true redness and inflammation levels under neutral light"

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1 free edit·then from $4.99

How it works

  1. Upload your acne photo

    Drop a close-up photo of the affected area into EditThisPic. Consistent distance and angle each time ensures accurate comparison. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Standard normalization: 20-30 seconds. Full color correction: may need 1-2 refinements.
  2. Describe the adjustment

    Type 'normalize to bright clinical lighting, preserve all acne, blemishes, and skin texture exactly as is.' The key phrase is 'exactly as is' — you want documentary accuracy. No marking needed.

    Tip: Never use words like 'improve,' 'clear,' or 'fix' for acne tracking photos — the AI may interpret them as instructions to remove blemishes.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Clinical lighting normalization normalize to bright even clinical lighting, preserve all acne, blemishes, redness, and skin texture exactly as they are
    Remove yellow bathroom cast remove the warm yellow color cast from bathroom lighting, show true redness and inflammation levels under neutral light
    Daylight standardization adjust white balance to neutral daylight, keep all pimples, scarring, and redness visible and accurate
    Flash hotspot reduction reduce the flash hotspot on the skin while preserving all acne lesions, texture, and redness intact
    3 more prompts
    Close-up texture preservation normalize this extreme close-up to even lighting while keeping every pore, bump, and mark at full detail
    Match weekly photo standard normalize to match my standard tracking conditions: bright, even, neutral white balance, no smoothing
    Reduce shadow on chin acne remove the shadow falling across my chin acne so the full extent of the breakout is visible under even light
  3. Review for accuracy

    Verify that all pimples, redness, scarring, and texture are visible and unchanged. Only the lighting should be different, not the skin condition.

  4. Refine if needed

    If the AI smoothed skin or reduced redness, regenerate with 'normalize ONLY the lighting — do NOT modify, smooth, or reduce any skin features.'

    Tip: The strongest way to prevent AI beautification: list what NOT to change — 'do not smooth, do not reduce redness, do not clear blemishes.'

See it in action

Before: Cheek acne tracking
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After: Cheek acne tracking
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Cheek acne tracking

Normalizing a cheek acne photo to track retinoid treatment results with consistent clinical lighting.

Prompt: normalize to bright clinical lighting, preserve all acne lesions and redness exactly
Before: Jawline breakout documentation
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After: Jawline breakout documentation
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Jawline breakout documentation

Correcting shadows on jawline acne to document the full breakout severity for dermatologist review.

Prompt: remove shadows on jawline, show all acne under bright even lighting, preserve all blemishes
Before: Forehead progress photo
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After: Forehead progress photo
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Forehead progress photo

Standardizing a forehead acne photo for week-over-week comparison during an antibiotic treatment course.

Prompt: normalize lighting to bright daylight, preserve all forehead acne and texture exactly as is

Quick answers

Do I need to mark my acne before describing what I want?

No! Just describe the lighting adjustment: 'normalize to clinical lighting.' The AI fixes lighting across the entire photo.

Will the AI remove my acne or smooth my skin?

Not if you specify otherwise. Type 'preserve ALL acne, blemishes, and skin texture exactly.' The AI normalizes lighting without removing, smoothing, or reducing any skin features.

Is there a free acne tracking tool without signup?

Yes. EditThisPic is free to try with no account needed. Upload your acne photo, normalize the lighting, and track treatment progress. One free edit per week, credit packs from $1.99.

How do I track acne treatment results accurately?

Take weekly close-up photos at the same angle and distance. Upload each to EditThisPic with 'normalize to clinical lighting, preserve all acne exactly.' Compare normalized photos side by side to spot real improvement.

Can I share these with my dermatologist?

Yes. Download normalized photos for appointments or telehealth visits. Consistently lit photos help your dermatologist assess treatment effectiveness between visits.

What acne treatments can I track?

Retinoids, antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, accutane, laser treatments, chemical peels, or any skincare routine. The tool normalizes photos regardless of treatment type.

How often should I take acne progress photos?

Weekly photos give the best tracking data for most treatments. Daily for fast-acting treatments like antibiotics. Use the same prompt and conditions each time.

Does it work on phone photos?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser. Take a close-up and normalize it from your phone. No app download needed.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 15 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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