There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

Hyperpigmentation is darker patches from excess melanin, often more severe and longer lasting in dark skin. It can affect quality of life due as a result of the stress it can cause. A dermatologist ...

Hyperpigmentation is common in dark skin and occurs when an area of skin becomes darker than the surrounding skin. It is typically longer lasting and more challenging to treat in darker than lighter ...

Successfully reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation — if you so desire — is best achieved through a multi-layered approach using both cleansers and topical treatments, dermatologist Brandith ...

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Dark spots, stubborn patches, uneven tone — hyperpigmentation shows up in many ways and for just as many reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why some areas of your skin seem to darken out of nowhere (or ...

In India’s hot, humid and high-UV climate, concerns like acne marks, pigmentation, tanning and uneven skin tone are extremely common. Yet many people treat all dark spots as one single issue. The ...

You know that eczema can cause symptoms like itchy rashes, blisters, and dry, cracked skin but may not realize that this common skin condition can also cause lighter or darker patches to appear on ...

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) happens when your skin makes extra melanin after it has been irritated or injured. Melanin is a natural pigment that is responsible for the color in our hair, ...